Speech Writer/Editor

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Mission and objectives

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Context

In Nigeria, the UN works with the government and the people to implement its development priorities towards achievement of sustainable development and to promote peace and human rights. The work is guided by global, regional, and national development and normative frameworks to which Nigeria is signatory to, including the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. To support this work successfully, the UN RCO in Nigeria intends to engage qualified professionals to support the reimagination of its support to the acceleration and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through integration of community voices, ideas and action as informed by context, leaving no one behind. The core capacity will include expertise in coordination and strategic planning, economics, tailored policy support, results monitoring and evaluation, and strategic partnerships, plus a robust standing communications capacity within the United Nations country team, among others. This post is additional support required to enhance the communication strength available to the Resident Coordinator. The position is in the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Nigeria.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the RCO, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: I. Proof reading/ Editing of documents in English; II. Suggesting correct terminology and titles of the reports, presentations, brochures etc.; III. Draft press releases, statements and other materials for mass media consumption; IV. Draft talking points for the media engagements of the UN Resident Coordinator; V. Draft speeches for the UN Resident Coordinator; VI. Develop core messages and outline talking points for speechwriting assignments, Flesh these out into full speeches once approved; VII. Research, collate and validate information to be used for all speeches; VIII. If needed, prepare slide presentations (PowerPoint) to support key speeches; IX. Prepare talking points for media interviews, special content for physical and online publications; X. Perform other duties as required.