Result of Service

i. 15 Full audiograms (for podcasters and also YouTube and Instagram)
ii. Mp3 Audio files
iii. Graphic designs for promotion and timely cover photos (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, SoundCloud, UNOAU Website and UN Website dedicated to She Stands For Peace)
iv. 15 episodes 30-second audiogram teasers for social media (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter)
v. Administrative access to all selected streaming platforms to manage podcasts publishing
vi. Monthly analytics report
vii. Media support for wider outreach
viii. End of assignment report (with a summary of analytics for 15 episodes and recommendations for way forward).

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Section Head of Public Information and working closely with the Gender Advisor, the consultant will be responsible for podcast production and management (Planning, recording and post-production). In this regard, the consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

i. Prepare a detailed workplan for Season 4 with proposed speakers, themes and schedule for 15 episodes (10 English and 5 French).
ii. Update and strengthen the existing visual assets (audiograms and accompanying visuals to promote each episode)
iii. Conduct detailed research and prepare a synopsis for each episode with objective clearly mentioned.
iv. Prepare guidance notes for guest speakers on the technical procedures to follow in preparation of the interview.
v. Upload to target streaming platforms (such as Libsyn, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audibles, SoundCloud and Stitcher etc) including UNOAU’s Youtube.
vi. Prepare monthly analytics report (M&E)
vii. Prepare promotional package for each episode

Qualifications/special skills

Masters’ degree in mass communications, journalism, gender, human rights, peace and security, social science or related subject.
Minimum 7 years experience as reporter or producer in journalism, news or current affairs.
Knowledge of Women, Peace and Security Agenda and gender issues with relevance to Africa
Demonstrated podcast production or radio experience
Excellent organizational skills and experience managing large projects
Good communications skills and the ability to update senior colleagues clearly and succinctly on progress.

Languages

English (required),French (desirable)

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.