Moreover, UNOSSC has initiated a series of knowledge products and programmes engaging member states, UN agencies, and other partners, including the compilation of good practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation for SDGs, frontier research through the South-South Global Thinkers initiative, the South-South in Action series, the global knowledge sharing and partnership brokering platform “South-South Galaxy,” among other initiatives. These initiatives aim to facilitate knowledge sharing, partnerships, and capacity building, and support policy dialogues through substantive, evidence-based analysis at global, regional and national levels, thereby improving institutional arrangements to better leverage South-South cooperation for sustainable development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Scope of Work:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Knowledge Management, and under direct supervision of the KM Research Specialist and KM Platforms Coordinator, the Content Management Consultant will provide support to: 1) content management support to the South-South Galaxy platform; 2) Support the production and dissemination of publications and knowledge products and the organization of events..
On a day-to-day basis, the consultant will also work with the Knowledge Management Platforms Coordinator and the Knowledge Management Team.
Required Skills and Experience:
Min Education requirements:
At least a master’s and bachelor’s degree in international development, public policy, public administration, communication or related fields.
Min years of relevant work experience:
At least 2 years of experience working in sustainable development, research, social sciences, communication or related fields.
Required skills:
Previous experience with communication-related tasks, experience in organizing large communication campaign and supporting national, regional or global communication efforts; .
Previous experience working on the development of knowledge products and managing online knowledge platforms.?
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
with publications and online platforms. Experience with UNDP/UN at the national or international level is desirable.
Understanding of international development such as South- South Cooperation; international relations; or environmental and other relevant issues preferred.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a complex multicultural and multinational environment preferred.
Required Languages:
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
