Consultant – Communication with specialization in writing and storytelling
Home-Based Consultancy UN Jobs for Internationals involves a lot of processe. This article presents you with some of the jobs you can embark on, including the requirements and where to apply.
Contract Duration: Ten months
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Proposing and developing ways to document the work of the clinical care pillar, for communications and donor-facing platforms.
- To propose and develope stories, and identifying communications opportunities, to highlight the issue of post COVID-19 condition and WHO’s response to it.
- Contributing to the development of stories locally and gathering of materials locally.
Qualifications, Experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications
Essential:
- University degree in a relevant field such as journalism, literature or public health.
Desirable:
- Certifications in applied social and behavioral research and/or project management.
- PhD in a related field.
Experience
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in writing and publishing stories highlighting public health issues and developing communications strategies in relevant area.
- A minimum 5 years working experience in multicultural environment, supporting teams in disperse locations.
Desirable:
- Working experience with UN agencies or other organizations.
- Experience in commissioning or coordinating audiovisual storytelling.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential:
- Very good writing and communication skills.
- Good knowledge of public health.
- Familiarity with donor priorities.
- Knowledge of clinical care and different media supports.
Languages required
- Expert knowledge of English.
- Intermediate knowledge of other UN language would be an added advantage.
Location
Off-site – Home based.
Travel
The consultant is expected to travel.
Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):
Remuneration:
Band level B
USD 7,000
9,980 per month.
What you need to know:
To get this position, which one of the home-based consultancy UN jobs for internationals, you need to take note:
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance;
- A scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
For deliverables, tips, further information regarding the application and how to apply, please check here.
Consultant- Learning Game Developer
Contract Duration: Six months
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Producing online games to support existing learning programs within the WHO Academy.
- Delivering gamified activities as per the established game design documents.
Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications
- University degree in one of the following fields:
- Technology, innovation or computerized systems. Instructional design or learning.
- Learning game development, advanced multimedia, 3D animation or video game production.
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in the development of games, including the use of game engines such as Unity or Unreal.
- Experience in designing serious games.
- At least 1 year of experience in programming interactive activities in Articulate Storyline and/or Adapt Learning.
Desirable
- Experience in creating at least one game for serious or educational purposes.
- At least 2 years of experience of iOS/Android game development.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in coordinating game assets and/or using learning management systems.
- Experience with augmented reality.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Game Development Sofware like h Unity or Unreal Game Engines.
- Familiarity with Javascript, Java, C# scripting.
- Knowledge of Articulate Storyline and/or Adapt Learning.
- Familiarity with Photoshop, Canvas, Illustrator or similar software.
- Knowledge of iOS/Android (Objective C, Swift), augmented Reality technologies, 3D animations.
Languages required
- English- Expert Level
- Knowledge of any other WHO language would be a bonus
Location
Off-site- Home based
Travel
You will not be expected to travel.
Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded)
Remuneration:
Band level B
USD 7,000
9,980 per month.
What you need to know
- This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
For deliverables, tips, further information regarding the application and how to apply, please check here.
Cybersecurity Researcher Consultant
This one of the most sought after home-based consultancy UN jobs for internationals.
Duration of Contract: 87 working days between June & September 23
Closing date: 9th May 2023
Tasks and Responsibilities
Supporting the development of feasibility study related to Cyber for Good operations, funding, and long-term growth.
This will also include;
- Conducting interviews, holding workshops, and conducting other research to delineate the parameters, goals, and possible practices related to feasibility study outputs.
- Identifying tools and approaches to monitor the implementation and evaluate the outcomes of the ongoing activities and events related to the implementation of the project.
- Presenting draft strategic and implementation frameworks to internal stakeholders.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Good qualitative research skills including conducting interviews
- Great quantitative skills, including data analysis
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to produce high quality reports and documentation in English
- Excellent ability in coordinating activities
- Good knowledge of cybersecurity governance, cybersecurity capacity-building, and cybersecurity trends
- Knowledge of fundraising mechanisms and proposal development would be a bonus.
- Familiarity with UN procedures and processes is desirable.
Qualifications
Education
- A first university degree in relevant fields.
- An Advanced university degree would be an advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience.
Languages
- English- Advanced level
Remuneration
- 280 US Dollars daily salary
What you need to know
Evaluation of candidates may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
For deliverables, tips, and further information regarding the application and how to apply, please check here.
Technical Designer Consultant
Duration of Contract: 2 months
Closing date: 25th May 2023
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the TSB Engineer Editor, the Technical Designer Consultant, will:
- Assist the TSB English Editing Unit by redrawing in Corel Draw figures submitted by the authors of Recommendations and other texts in accordance with the existing TSB standards for the presentation of drawings.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Analysis, judgement and decision-making, client and service orientation.
- Comfortable using Windows computers and email applications.
- Excellent command of CorelDraw
- Good command of other drawing tools such as Photoshop, Visio, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat.
Qualifications
Education
Complete secondary education with a diploma OR equivalent technical studies from a school of graphic arts, web design or architectural design with a diploma.
Experience
At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in graphic project design, web design or architectural design.
Languages
- English- Advanced level
- Knowledge of one other language of the Union; Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, would be an added advantage.
Remuneration
22 USD- per graphic of average complexity, up to 2238 USD- for the whole period of the contract.
What you need to know:
- Evaluation of candidates may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
- The consultant will be required to work remotely.
- You will need to be sending in a monthly invoice for the work done.
- Remuneration includes travel cost and daily subsistence allowance (DSA) should the consultant be required to come to Geneva.
For deliverables, tips, and further information regarding the application and how to apply, please check here.

International Consultant- Geospatial Developer- Mogadishu, Somalia
The job involves working with UNICEF, an organization under UN that also provides home-based consultancy UN jobs for internationals.
Duration of Contract: 130 working days over 6-month period.
Closing date: 6th May 2023
Tasks and Responsibilities
- UNICEF Somalia is working on a proactive approach to actively prepare for and respond to disasters using data-driven, early warning tools.
- Adapt and maintain existing in‐country information management approaches for collecting, analyzing and reporting humanitarian activities and resources (including collation and processing of 5Ws, monthly situational reports), preparing presentations, and identifying information gaps.
- Develop a web-based platform. Install and prepare identified basic, centralized infrastructure needed to host, manipulate and display spatial data.
- Finalize the Migration of datasets from current system to open source Geosight platform.
- Integrate and enable analysis and visualization of data from mobile apps such as Kobo.
- Integrate geospatial analytical tools and enable online editing capabilities.
- Maintain /update functioning, online, interactive dashboard that could be used as a decision support system.
- Documentation covering all the above to facilitate future adjustment or extension.
Qualifications
Education
- A university degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology or related
Experience
- At least three years of experience in geospatial data collection, analysis, process automation and visualization
- Experience in humanitarian or other emergency-related risk analysis, for both natural and human-caused hazards, is required.
- Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal, QGIS), mobile data collection tools such as Survey 123, KoBo Toolbox/ODK/ONA, business intelligence software (PowerBI) required.
- Experience working with raster data and satellite imagery is desired.
- Have experience automating map production using dynamic map layouts, data driven pages, map series and/or through custom scripting is desired.
- Working knowledge of Git and code versioning
- Experience developing web-based applications using React and Django
- Knowedge and experience with PostGIS and web mapping frameworks (e.g. MapLibre, OpenLayers, Leaflet)
- Experience working with web mapping services/APIs is desired
- Knowledge and experience using Python/ArcPy to automate analysis and data processes is desired
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Languages
- English- Spoken and written fluency
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
What you need to know:
- Kindly provide financial proposal along with your application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
For deliverables, tips, and further information regarding the application and how to apply, please check here.
Strategy Manager
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Supporting the planning and execution of Textile Exchange’s strategic planning and monitoring process across the organization.
- The Strategy Manager reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.
- Executing the strategic planning process to ensure annual planning is in line with the organization’s strategy, delivery of key programs, and in line with budgeting timelines.
- They are also responsible for refining and managing key performance indicators and deliverables across the organization, to aid in internal and external communication and accountability across the organization.
- The strategy manager will assist in other key strategic initiatives, especially those that involve aligning key areas of work between programs and functional areas.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Knowledge within the fashion/textile industry with a strong commitment to sustainability
- Ability to project manage across multiple teams
- Strong attention to detail without losing the big picture outcomes and implications of key details
- Ability to think strategically, support decision-making through analytical approach
- Strong interpersonal skills, especially in a fast-moving, multicultural environment
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Creative thinker with the ability for sound judgement and accountability
- A pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and comfortable dealing with uncertainty
Duties
- Manage the execution of an engaged and transparent annual strategic planning process in line with strategic and operational objectives.
- Execute regular reporting against the strategic plan to keep appropriate teams updated on progress or flag when issues arise.
- Support the Leadership team in their planning and strategy development processes to ensure alignment across key programs of work.
- Liaise with the Executive team on necessary strategic decisions or areas of work to deliver the best results and keep the team focused and on track with strategic objectives.
- Refine the set of key performance indicators used to track performance and delivery of strategic priorities on a regular basis. Ensure appropriate KPIs may be accessed and monitored by the Leadership team, Executive team, Board of Directors, and the full team.
- Support scenario planning by developing tools and templates to create strategic scenarios to be paired with financial information to inform strategic planning.
- Execute regular review of the organizational Theory of Change, and support alignment across key programs.
- Support key internal communications to ensure the team is aligned and informed of strategic priorities.
Qualifications
Education
- 3-5+ years of experience in the apparel or textile industry, a strategy role, consulting or equivalent preferred
Languages
English- Advanced level
Remuneration
$60,000-$75,000 US Dollars Salary Range
What you need to know
- The role will be primarily home-based with some travel required.
- Textile Exchange is a US-based, remote-working organization with a global team.
- The company may not be able to accommodate hiring from some countries.
For deliverables, tips, and further information regarding the application and how to apply, please check here.
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