Assistant Copywriter Officer (Specialized in English) – NOA – HRR018 – UNOPS Contract - Beirut, Lebanon (PSP Unit)
Interested qualified external persons meeting the requirements of the attached Job Description can apply online through the following website: https://lb.unhcrjobs.org/ no later than COB 22/07/2020.
Please note that only applications received through the above website will be accepted and no applications will be accepted through email.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position, applications form individuals with special needs are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for the written test and/or oral interview.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment. Successful candidates will be subject to mandatory UN Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment clearance check prior to receiving an offer.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
Organizational Context
UNHCR established digital connections to bring a broad base of supporters and leadership partners closer to refugees and UNHCR’s work beside establishing and strengthening relations with different public and private sector partners in the MENA Region to cover funding gaps through digital and traditional multi-channel outreach.
In support of the Leadership Giving (LG) and Individual Giving (IG) programmes in MENA, The Private Sector Partnership unit (PSP) needs to hire a creative/conceptual English Copywriter to lead on the English digital content for UNHCR's MENA Digital Hub and help tell compelling stories about refugees to the world.
This includes taking the lead on English copywriting and producing top English content including text link advertisements, banner advertisements, emails, site content articles, social media content landing pages, newsletters and letters besides creating straplines, slogans, body copy, jingles and scripts.
Functional Statement
Accountability
Conceptually develop compelling and creative campaigns with input from different stakeholders.
Provide timely English digital content for emails, social media, digital and website.
Support the delivery of visual communication materials for the digital team.
Responsibility
Writing and coordination of content briefs for interviews, filming and photography among refugees for PSP MENA and PSP global campaigns and activities.
Liaison with HQ, MENA Bureau and country offices to support content gathering as well as gain feedback and approvals for all PSP MENA original content.
Research and writing (English) of PSP MENA online platforms and web pages.
Writing and direction of PSP video production (350+ videos per annum)
Research, writing and editing support to PSP Donor Relations teams (Campaigns, appeals, reports and impact content)
Research, writing and editing support to the Islamic Philanthropy (Zakat) teams (Appeals, reports and impact content)
Research, writing and editing support to the Face 2 Face teams (video production, visuals, pitch cards)
Proofreading and editing of a wide range of material (telemarketing scripts, emails, reports, press releases) to support PSP MENA colleagues.
Speech writing, news writing, blog writing, and writing of social media content to support PSP MENA campaigns, engagement and activities.
Support the delivery of visual communication materials for the digital team.
Take ownership of copy briefs and answer them to a very high standard.
Perform other related duties as required.
Authority
Take ownership of copy briefs and answer them to a very high standard.
Check all copy that generated by team members and offer feedback when necessary.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- Beirut
- Beirut