UNESCO Social Media & Web Coordinator, EFA Global Monitoring Report in France
Title: Social Media & Web Coordinator, EFA Global Monitoring Report
Domain: Education Research
Grade: P2
Organizational Unit: ED/GMR
Primary Location: Paris
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Annual salary: US$ 73 226
Deadline (midnight, Paris time): 5 October 2012
Application to be sent to: gmrpost@unesco.org
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The annual Education for All Global Monitoring Report (GMR) is the world’s foremost publication on education. It monitors progress towards the Education for All (EFA) goals agreed at the World Education Forum in Dakar (Senegal) in 2000, identifies promising education policies, and analyzes a major theme.
The GMR is seeking to recruit a Social Media & Web Coordinator.
The successful incumbent will develop and implement the GMR’s web and social media strategy, both in the technical production of the website and social media products, and in developing content to promote messages of the Report to policy makers and wider audiences.
Duties: Under the authority of the Director of the EFA Global Monitoring Report, he/she will:
• Prepare and update content visualization and production of the website, including new web and multimedia projects and draft of web pages and blogs.
• Contribute to conceiving and running creative social media campaigns.
• Promote the GMR’s presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and other similar community sites.
• Contribute to identifying and reaching out to new audiences through the website and social media to expand the readership of the Report, its related outreach material and digital and audiovisual products.
• Monitor benchmarks for measuring the impact of web and social media. Analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of the use of the web and social media, including campaigns.
• Keep up-to-date with trends in social media tools, technologies and applications.
• Work in collaboration with UNESCO’s internal web and social media services to keep up-to-date with developments and improve outreach of the GMR.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in the fields of information technology and management, communication, journalism or other related discipline.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• 2 to 4 years of work experience in web and social media. Additional experience in the preparation of social media campaign would be an advantage. At least 1 year at international level is preferable.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Advanced knowledge of social media and internet, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web analytic technologies, is required.
• Ability to work with web Contents Management Systems. Solid knowledge of Web technologies and languages such as HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, etc.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills.
• Knowledge of the Education for All movement.
UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations within a multi-cultural environment and to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to keep deadlines and work under pressure.
LANGUAGES
Excellent knowledge of English
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct practical experience of work in a national education system, a non-governmental programme or a development agency
LANGUAGES
Good knowledge of other UN working languages, particularly French.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates.
Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details on the ICSC Web site.
Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
Domain: Education Research
Grade: P2
Organizational Unit: ED/GMR
Primary Location: Paris
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Annual salary: US$ 73 226
Deadline (midnight, Paris time): 5 October 2012
Application to be sent to: gmrpost@unesco.org
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The annual Education for All Global Monitoring Report (GMR) is the world’s foremost publication on education. It monitors progress towards the Education for All (EFA) goals agreed at the World Education Forum in Dakar (Senegal) in 2000, identifies promising education policies, and analyzes a major theme.
The GMR is seeking to recruit a Social Media & Web Coordinator.
The successful incumbent will develop and implement the GMR’s web and social media strategy, both in the technical production of the website and social media products, and in developing content to promote messages of the Report to policy makers and wider audiences.
Duties: Under the authority of the Director of the EFA Global Monitoring Report, he/she will:
• Prepare and update content visualization and production of the website, including new web and multimedia projects and draft of web pages and blogs.
• Contribute to conceiving and running creative social media campaigns.
• Promote the GMR’s presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and other similar community sites.
• Contribute to identifying and reaching out to new audiences through the website and social media to expand the readership of the Report, its related outreach material and digital and audiovisual products.
• Monitor benchmarks for measuring the impact of web and social media. Analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of the use of the web and social media, including campaigns.
• Keep up-to-date with trends in social media tools, technologies and applications.
• Work in collaboration with UNESCO’s internal web and social media services to keep up-to-date with developments and improve outreach of the GMR.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in the fields of information technology and management, communication, journalism or other related discipline.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• 2 to 4 years of work experience in web and social media. Additional experience in the preparation of social media campaign would be an advantage. At least 1 year at international level is preferable.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Advanced knowledge of social media and internet, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web analytic technologies, is required.
• Ability to work with web Contents Management Systems. Solid knowledge of Web technologies and languages such as HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, etc.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills.
• Knowledge of the Education for All movement.
UNESCO DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations within a multi-cultural environment and to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to keep deadlines and work under pressure.
LANGUAGES
Excellent knowledge of English
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct practical experience of work in a national education system, a non-governmental programme or a development agency
LANGUAGES
Good knowledge of other UN working languages, particularly French.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates.
Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details on the ICSC Web site.
Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
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