In 2019, UNFPA has committed to updating its guidelines on data issues in humanitarian settings, published in 2010 (1…).

For this task, UNFPA is seeking the support of a consultant serving as senior convening editor under the general guidance of an editorial committee of internal (UNFPA) and external experts (from other UN agencies and academic/NGO partners). The convening editor will lead the synthesis, editing and compilation of technical content contributed from UNFPA staff and expert specialist contributors from other UN agencies into an updated set of corporate guidelines and technical reference materials on humanitarian data.

During the development and drafting phase, the successful candidate will be responsible for convening the expert editorial committee on a bi-weekly basis. S/he will be tasked to review and revise the proposed outline, and develop the first, second and final draft of the guidelines and reference materials while collecting initial input and seeking comments and suggestions from the expert editorial committee on an ongoing basis. S/he will document these inputs, versions of the guidelines and decisions taken. The expert editorial committee will consist of 5-6 specialist UNFPA staff and 2 specialist staff from UN sister agencies.

The senior convening editor consultant will also be in charge of consulting and coordinating with a graphic designer and printing house for publication of the finalized materials.

The consultant will lead and execute the Project Communications, Training and organization alignment activities throughout various phases of the programme implementation. S/he will develop communication strategies to build awareness and support across key internal and external stakeholders, articulating in a clear manner the programme’s scope, objectives and anticipated results. The consultant will also develop training strategies to support the preparation of the Agency in the use of the new solutions, as well as coordinate the preparation of all the training documentation and support materials/modalities.

The incumbent will serve as community manager for our global social media accounts, creating and curating content that reflects communications priorities and speaks effectively to our target audiences.