UN Habitat Communication and Advocacy Expert Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UN Habitat Kenya looking for “Communication and Advocacy Expert“. Applicants with a Advanced university degree may apply on or before 30th July 2021.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the United Nations programme for human settlements and sustainable urban development. It was established in 1978 as an outcome of the first United Nations Conference on Human Settlements and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat I) held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1976.
UN Habitat Communication and Advocacy Expert Jobs 2021
The UN Habitat has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th July 2021 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Communication and Advocacy Expert to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Human Settlement Programme |
| Position | Communication and Advocacy Expert |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum five years |
| Application Deadline | 30th July 2021 |
UN Habitat Job Vacancy 2021
Duties and Responsibilities: The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the lead United Nations agency for cities and human settlements. The agency is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all and sustainable development. The main documents outlining the mandate of the organization are the Vancouver Declaration on Human Settlements, the Habitat Agenda, the Istanbul Declaration on Human Settlements, the Declaration on Cities and Other Human Settlements in the New Millennium, and UN General Assembly Resolution A/56/206. UN-Habitat, being the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system, has a role in delivering the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, adopted by Member States in 2015, specifically goal 11: make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Eligibility criteria:
- Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences, political science, international development, urban planning, architecture, innovation or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is desirable.
- Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience in communications, journalism or media is required. Experience in media outreach, engaging with journalists, facilitating interviews. Media/journalist network is desirable. Strong skills in writing, including writing web copy, press releases, news articles and publications is desirable. Experience in working with digital platforms and websites, including social media is desirable. Experience in developing communications strategies and policies is desirable. Experience in project management desirable. Experience in graphic design desirable.
- Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of German is highly desirable, and another UN language is desirable.
Other Details
- Expected duration: 110 days
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UN Habitat Communication and Advocacy Expert Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=158833
The Closing Date: 30th July 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unhabitat.org |
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