Communications Consultant

Job description
Requisition ID: req3479
Job Description
BACKGROUND
The Alliance Has The Following Four Thematic Objectives
The Global Alliance for Urban Crises (GAUC) was launched at the World Humanitarian Summit in May 2016 to operationalize the Urban Recommendations developed by an urban expert group. The Alliance is a global, multi-disciplinary and collaborative community of practice that brings together local governments, built environment professionals, academics, and humanitarian and development actors to prevent, prepare for, and respond to urban crises.
Tailor humanitarian response to the urban context by developing shared assessment and profiling tools, promoting joint analysis, and adapting coordination mechanisms.Develop or work with existing global, regional and national rosters to facilitate the deployment of urban leaders, managers and technical experts.Build the evidence base on the specific characteristics of protracted displacement in urban areas, and contribute to the design of appropriate and cost-effective responses, with particular regard to protection of vulnerable people, shelter, basic services and infrastructure.Ensure that initiatives focused on building urban resilience incorporate components on resilient response and recovery from crises, and that they leverage greatest impact in cities most at risk of humanitarian emergencies
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has received funding from the European Commission on behalf of the Global Alliance for Urban Crises in support of the Action from entitled “Developing the skills to meet the needs of urban populations in crises through the alliance of urban responders.” This project aims to publish a series of knowledge products that expand on each thematic objective and provide the tools and guidance needed for stakeholders to utilize when preparing for an urban crisis response.
The IRC, in collaboration with UN Habitat and the Global Alliance Secretariat, coordinate the development of the knowledge products which will be published in February 2019.
SCOPE OF WORK
Under The Direct Supervision Of The IRC Governance Program Manager And The Alliance Secretariat Coordinator, And With The Support Of The Advocacy, Outreach And Partnerships Team At UN-Habitat’s Urban Resilience Programme, The Consultant Will Undertake The Following Tasks
The IRC is hiring a Communications Consultant on behalf of the Global Alliance for Urban Crises to develop the Alliance’s communications strategy and lead on content development for the new website.

Lead on content development for the new Alliance website in close collaboration with a UN Habitat graphic designer and web developer;
Develop a communications strategy to streamline the Alliance’s internal and external communication with members and partners;
Create an appropriate format and content for newsletters and other communications to members;
Provide input on the re-design of the Alliance’s visibility and marketing materials.

TIMELINE
Project Deliverables Should Be Completed By The Following Dates

Draft visibility and marketing materials developed by January 28, 2019
Communications strategy developed by February 1, 2019
Draft website content developed by February 5, 2019
Format for a newsletter produced by February 11, 2019
Content uploaded to new website by February 22, 2019
Website publication by February 28, 2019

LEVEL OF EFFORT
The total LOE for this project is approximately 35 days.
LOCATION
Barcelona, Spain (UN-Habitat CRPP office) preferred. Remote work would be acceptable.
EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) or equivalent in journalism, media, political or social sciences, or similar fields.
A first-level university degree in combination with 3 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience in areas related to the communication strategizing, editing and reporting, preferably in the United Nations system.
Understanding of local governments’ realities and landscape of actors working on urban resilience.
Experience creating content for a broad range of audiences.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Language Skills
Fluency in verbal and written English.