UN Habitat Speechwriter Jobs In Kenya

Speechwriter/Editor Jobs at UN Habitat, Kenya

Background

UN-Habitat is seeking an Adviser (Speechwriter and Editor) for the Executive Director. The successful applicant will report to the Chief, Office of the Executive Director and work within the Office of the Executive Director and in close liaison with the Advocacy, Outreach and Communication Branch, and with other UN-Habitat units as required.

Speechwriter Job Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing speeches and other written communication for the Executive Director. He/she will also be involved in preparing providing strategic input vis-a-vis policy statements.
• The consultancy will involve close liaison with relevant staff in the Office of the Executive Director and Advocacy, Outreach and Communications Branch as well as Senior Managers, other senior staff and relevant sub-programmes to ensure continuous awareness of current policy discussions and desired policy messages.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following main tasks:

• Contributing to the preparation of speeches by the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director and other members of the Senior Management Team as required;
• Tailoring speeches to specific audiences to ensure effective “translation” of key policy messages;
• Drafting the key policy lines and messages to be taken for external communication, working in close liaison with the Advocacy, Communications and Outreach branch and Senior Managers, their senior staff and the sub-programmes concerned;
• Drafting, reviewing and editing speeches and other texts, such as articles and other substantive documents, to ensure the consistency and quality of written communication of an analytical nature;
• Support more generally the work of the OED as required by the Chief, OED, and the Executive Director.

Competencies

Professionalism

• Shows pride in work and in achievements.
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
• Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Creativity

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas.
• Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks outside the box. Takes and interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

• A Master’s degree in economics, politics, international relations, journalism and/or communication;

Work Experience for Speechwriter Jobs in Kenya

• A minimum of five years of professional experience in preparing statements and speeches for senior policy-makers or executives in an international context;
• Experience in presenting complex topics to a variety of audiences in an understandable manner;

Language Skills

• A mastery-level command of English with proven drafting skills;
• An advanced knowledge of Spanish is required,
• Proficiency in at least one other official language of the UN is an advantage;

Other Skills

• Proven ability to synthesise complex material and convey technical debates in simple and accessible terms, demonstrating a clear and original drafting style;
• A working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and PowerPoint.

Remuneration

Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

Applications should include:

• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.

Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:

• Educational Background (incl. dates)
• Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
• Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
• Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
• Expectations regarding remuneration
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page

All applications should be submitted to:
Mr. Erastus Njuki
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: Erastus.njuki@unhabitat.org

Fax: + 254 20 7624314

Deadline for applications: 16 June 2015

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

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