UNECA Speechwriter Consultant Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

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UNECA Speechwriter Consultant Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Speechwriter Consultant”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before 22nd May, 2024.

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.

The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 10th May, 2024 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Speechwriter Consultant to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNECA Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

Write and edit a wide range of materials for the Executive Secretary, Deputy Executive Secretaries and others, including speeches, remarks, op-ed articles, video messages, talking points, press statements, on issues that cover the full spectrum of ECA and the United Nations agenda.
Consult with the Executive Secretary and senior team members on both the form and content of speeches and other materials, in line with the Executive Secretary’s vision and the Organization’s communications strategy.
Provide communications support towards shaping and fashioning content generated by all Divisions, Subregional Offices and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning, with a special focus on speeches, talking points, opinion editorials and blogs.
Research topics, gather information and ensure the technical accuracy of communication outputs/products developed for the Executive Secretary and Deputy Executive Secretaries.
Liaise with necessary departments, UN agencies, members of civil society, the private sector and others to produce speeches and other materials that are persuasive, forward looking, politically sound and factually accurate.
Develop ideas and create messages and materials that are clear, compelling, technically accurate, politically sensitive, stylistically consistent and aligned with ECA vision, strategies, and priorities.
Review and edit draft texts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness.
Provide expert assistance in tailoring messages and products to specific key events at which the Executive Secretary and/or Deputy
Executive Secretaries are invited to speak, ensuring that the outputs are appropriate, relevant and attractive for the audience.
Proactively organize and take part in relevant dialogues and meetings to discuss and agree on messages and other key content.
Perform related logistical tasks as may be appropriate.
Perform other related duties within the remit and scope of the function, as assigned.

Position in Organization:

Posting Title: Speechwriter Consultant
Job Opening ID: 234288
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development)
Category and Level: Consultants, CON
Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
Date Posted: May 9, 2024
Deadline: May 22, 2024

Minimum Requirement:

Education:

University Degree in relevant field.

Experience:

At least 7 years of relevant experience in work related to communications, speechwriting or journalism.
Demonstrated experience in articulating policy positions in published written materials.
Exposure to and solid understanding of a broad range of development issues.
At least 7 years of relevant experience in work related to communications, speechwriting or journalism. Demonstrated experience in articulating policy positions in published written materials. Exposure to and solid understanding of a broad range of development issues.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of other languages is desirable.