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Last updated: 20 November 2024 

Communications Officer

About the Role

The UNCAC Coalition is looking for a Communications Officer to join its global Hub team in Vienna.

A multi-faceted role in a hands-on, international environment with a small team, the  Communications Officer will work on, draft, review and edit different communication outputs of the Coalition, ensure that outputs are timely, of high quality, innovative, have clear messaging, and reach the relevant stakeholders, elevating the Coalition’s anti-corruption advocacy as well as the visibility of its global civil society network. 

We are very interested in hearing from you if you: 

  • have a track record in communications and a passion for writing and editing with close attention to detail; 
  • have the skills to plan, draft and produce a wide range of communications outputs for different channels; 
  • can make complex policy issues accessible to different stakeholder groups, and have a strong interest in anti-corruption, good governance and human rights issues. 

Your Responsibilities 

  • Lead and execute external communication efforts of the UNCAC Coalition (planning, coordinating, drafting, wording, reviewing, creating visuals, quality control, publication, analytics, learning), ensuring that information on our activities is shared in a timely and effective manner with relevant stakeholders and our wider network: 
  • Administer a range of communications outputs, including website content, blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, statements, press releases, flyers, basic graphics (event flyers, posters, infographics for website and social media), layout and final production of reports and publications, videos, and other advocacy materials;
  • Support our ongoing advocacy efforts through effective and timely communication; 
  • Provide communications and advocacy support for the UNCAC Coalition’s thematic working groups; 
  • Communicate with external stakeholders who contact the UNCAC Coalition;
  • Engage and share information with our membership and the wider community through our email discussion lists;
  • Implement advocacy efforts and campaigns within our membership as well as with other partner organizations;
  • Produce and publish the Coalition’s monthly email newsletter;
  • Produce an annual report;
  • Lead the UNCAC Coalition’s social media activities, boosting growth and monitoring analytics across several different social media channels;
  • Produce videos (e.g., break down technical information for our membership or provide a snapshot of our activities or those of our community);
  • Assist in the organization and coordination of in-person, hybrid and virtual events (panel discussions, webinars, etc.) in close coordination with other team members and external partners;
  • Support and facilitate training, workshops, advocacy meetings, and other activities the UNCAC Coalition is involved in with external stakeholders (both in person and virtual).
  • Develop internal communication structures that facilitate team communication and coordination. 
  • To coordinate efforts to support activists and organizations from our community that face threats or attacks (vetting and processing of incoming requests, coordinating with partners, preparing and executing response actions) (Note: this paragraph was added on 20 Nov)

Your Profile

  • You have a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or another relevant field;
  • You are an excellent writer, with native-level English;
  • In addition to an excellent command of English, the Coalition’s working language, command of other languages – particularly of one or several other UN official languages – is desirable;
  • You have at least three years of relevant experience working on communications relevant to the tasks and responsibilities of the position, working for civil society organizations, media outlets, governmental bodies, or international organizations (experience working with civil society organizations, in particular in an international setting, is preferred);
  • You are an avid and outgoing communicator;
  • You have demonstrated experience producing and editing different types of written outputs (blog posts, policy briefs, newsletters, social media, website content, etc.) and enjoy communicating online and offline while accounting for cross-cultural contexts;
  • You are interested in policy issues and can translate technical information into easily accessible communication outputs;
  • You can demonstrate an interest in anti-corruption, good governance, or human rights, and have ideally worked on related issues;
  • You are a diligent self-starter, hands-on, proactive and show initiative, are reliable, pay close attention to detail and feel passionate about our cause;
  • You feel comfortable working in a small team and taking on new tasks and responsibilities pro-actively;
  • You thrive in a setting where you have to produce timely outputs, multi-task and work with limited supervision;
  • Ideally, you also have an eye for visuals (photos, graphic design) and have experience with graphic design software and video editing and production, have used WordPress, and don’t shy away from teaching yourself to use new software and apps.

The candidate should be based in or be willing to relocate to Vienna, Austria. 

Contract Duration: We offer an initial contract until January 2026. Subject to additional funding being secured and strong performance, the Coalition is interested in turning the role into an unlimited contract.

Starting Date: as soon as possible.

What we offer:

  • An opportunity to work on anti-corruption, one of the defining issues of our time, while connected to both international-level diplomacy and national-level  action; 
  • A small, international and multi-cultural team within an established organization, with the opportunity to help shape the organization’s activities, visibility and impact;
  • A full-time position with somewhat flexible working hours (2 days of home office per week possible);
  • A salary of EUR 2,900 per month (38.5h/week), with 14 salaries a year (i.e. EUR 40,600 annual gross) – with the potential for higher remuneration depending on the candidate’s profile and relevant experience;
  • Public transport ticket for Vienna;
  • The Coalition is able to employ individuals who currently do not hold a valid work permit for Austria due to its status as an international non-governmental organization.  

How to apply

To apply, please fill out this form and send us the following documents (in English) to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Communications Officer”:

  • CV (max. 2 pages, no pictures, PDF)
  • Motivational letter (max. 1 page, PDF)
  • Three communication outputs you have produced (in English) that are relevant to this role 

Only applicants who have filled out the form and sent the email with the required documents will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will share progress in the hiring process at https://uncaccoalition.org/get-involved/work-with-us/ 

Application deadline: Mo, 2 December 2024, end of the day 

 At the UNCAC Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.

Regional Coordinator for the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) Region

Background:

The UNCAC Coalition is hiring a remote part-time consultant to join its team as a Regional Coordinator for SWANA (former MENA). The consultant will support outreach, communications, advocacy and research activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the SWANA region.

The UNCAC Coalition is an umbrella organization, uniting civil society actors from all backgrounds committed to promoting the implementation, monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and strengthening global anti-corruption standards. The Convention is the only binding universal anti-corruption instrument.

The Coalition has a global network of almost 400 civil society organizations. This community harnesses a broad range of issues: human rights, anti-corruption, freedom of information, financial transparency and environmental expertise.

  • Based: remotely
  • Estimated time required: On average approximately 6 to 10 hours of work per week.

We are looking for this to be a long-term consultancy role.

Compensation:

This is a consultancy position. The envisaged compensation for this role is €18/ hour worked. The agreed rate may be higher, based on relevant expertise and experience. The consultant is responsible to pay all applicable taxes and social contributions.

Application:

To apply, please fill out this application form, and send your CV (PDF, English, maximum two pages, no pictures), a letter of motivation (one page, PDF, English), including information about your availability and any potential conflicts of interest (in particular, other employers or clients you work for), and a relevant writing sample of no more than two pages (PDF, English) to email hidden; JavaScript is required with the subject line “Regional Coordinator – SWANA”.

Deadline: Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Starting date: as soon as possible

Your profile:

  • You speak and write English and Arabic, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced knowledge of French is considered a plus.
  • You have a strong understanding of anti-corruption, in particular, policy areas covered by the UNCAC. Experience with UNCAC-related fora and processes is a plus.
  • You have a minimum of two years of experience working with civil society organizations in your region, ideally in a context related to good governance, anti-corruption and/or human rights.
  • Strong interest in and knowledge of political developments in your region, in particular relating to good governance and anti-corruption.
  • You write very well, enjoy communicating (online and offline) and engaging others.
  • You can be diplomatic, moderate discussions and encourage others to join and contribute to discussions.
  • You are diligent, organized, self-motivated, reliable and pay attention to details.
  • You have a high level of integrity and can represent the values of the UNCAC Coalition and its mission.
  • You are from the SWANA region and are preferably based in the region.

Main Functions:

  • Foster and expand a regional network of civil society organizations dealing with anti-corruption related issues in SWANA;
  • Engage with member organizations, non-member organizations and partners;
  • Moderate and stimulate discussions on a regional email group;
  • Liaise between member organizations in the region and the UNCAC Coalition’s Vienna Hub team;
  • Draft, edit, administer and moderate content to share with the Coalition’s civil society organizations in the region (e.g., briefing notes, blog posts, written submissions, event updates, moderation of discussions etc.);
  • Identify speakers, organize, prepare for and moderate 4-5 online virtual regional meetings per year on anti-corruption topics;
  • Conduct ad-hoc trainings on UNCAC Coalition tools and help organize other trainings or workshops according to the memberships’ needs;
  • Research and monitor civil society activities in the field of anti-corruption in the region;
  • Conduct outreach to civil society organizations and government actors on the UNCAC;
  • Engage with relevant regional organizations and other stakeholders on issues linked to the UNCAC;
  • Act as a point of contact for civil society organizations in the region;
  • Help coordinate research and advocacy activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the region;
  • Contribute to monthly meetings with the Hub team and other regional coordinators.

Description of work and outputs:

  • Expanding and strengthening the UNCAC Coalition’s network and membership:
  • Identify relevant civil society organizations in the region who are not yet a member of the UNCAC Coalition and, where appropriate, contact and encourage them to join the Coalition’s network and/or to apply for membership;
  • Co-administer, grow and moderate a regional email discussion group of CSO representatives to strengthen networking, information sharing, regional advocacy efforts, possible coordination on joint CSO efforts, and ties between the Coalition Hub and member organizations;
  • Try to contact all Coalition members in the region and map their activities to establish:
    • what work they are doing in relation to lobbying for the implementation of the UNCAC,
    • what issues and policy areas they are focusing on,
    • and how would they like to contribute to the Coalition and its work;
  • Encourage members to write blog posts about work they do that links to the UNCAC or to their efforts to contribute to the national UNCAC review process;
  • Encourage members to contribute to the national UNCAC review process, including by producing a civil society parallel report;
  • If necessary, provide updated contact information of members to the Hub or encourage members to name new Coalition contact persons in case the previous contact person is no longer working with the organization or is not responsive;
  • Support the Vienna Hub in administering membership applications from the region through background research on applicant organizations, provide recommendations on whether applicants appear to be suitable members;
  • Support Hub-led advocacy efforts to increase transparency and civil society participation in the UNCAC review process, including by contacting civil society organizations for them to advocate for their governments to sign the Transparency Pledge and ask how they implemented the review process, joining a Coalition-coordinated effort to request key documents of the review process using access to information laws;
  • Coordinate with the contact point in Vienna on a regular basis on work to be done and provide regular (weekly or bi-weekly, as agreed) updates on the work that has been carried out;
  • Act as a point of contact for the region and coordinate responses, where appropriate, with the Vienna Hub team.
  • Possibly represent the Coalition at relevant UNCAC-related regional events, upon request of the Vienna Hub team.
  • Carry out other research, coordination or communications work upon request of the Vienna Hub.

 At the UNCAC Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.

Call for proposals: UNCAC Coalition Website Redesign and Development

The UNCAC Coalition is a global network of more than 350 civil society organizations (CSOs) in over 100 countries, committed to promoting the implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Our current WordPress-based website, uncaccoalition.org, which has served us well for the past 10 years, is now in need of a significant redesign and upgrade to meet modern technical standards.

Objective

The UNCAC Coalition is inviting bids from experienced consultants or web design firms to redesign and develop our new website based on WordPress. The ceiling amount for this  project is 17,000 Euros (including VAT if applicable).

Project Scope:

  1. Design and develop a modern, mobile-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing website based on WordPress. It should include the following features: 
    1. Ensure the website is user-friendly, with easy navigation and an intuitive interface;
    2. Redesign the front page with several teasers for key pages and the latest news/blog posts;
    3. Possibility of a members-only section (requiring login);
    4. Design of template for profile pages for our member and affiliate organizations based on data points, that allows users to filter / search organizations based on specific characteristics (country, expertise, etc.), improving an existing design;
    5. Easy searchability of content (search field);
    6. Automatic translation feature (comparable to a plug-in solution on the current website);
    7. Ensure full compatibility with social media, in particular the Twitter preview function;
    8. Propose incorporating accessibility features to ensure the website meets relevant standards for users with disabilities, including but not limited to WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines;
  2. Develop design templates for approximately 10 different pages, including: 
    1. – front page
    2. – profile pages for organizations
    3. – individual working groups
    4. – blog posts
    5. – reports page (example)
    6. – standard page
    7. – team page
    8. – board page
    9. – UNCAC Review Status Tracker page
    10. – database
  3. Incorporate feedback on initial design drafts.
  4. Suggest options for how reports could be published in an easily searchable (HTML) format, rather than as embedded PDFs.
  5. Suggest solutions to visualize and present data (maps, tables) – see examples we currently use here and here. 
  6. Migrate and reorganize existing content (to the extent possible, maintaining current URLs or creating redirects so that existing external links continue working) to the new website.
  7. Suggest solutions that are in line with the GDPR and minimize personal data collection.
  8. Implement search engine optimization (SEO) best practices; connect/implement analytics tools.
  9. Handover of a live website installed with the organization’s host (Dreamhost).
  10. Handover training for UNCAC Coalition staff on website management and maintenance.
  11. Provide a period after the handover to address any problems and bugs.

Eligibility criteria

  1. Demonstrated experience in designing and developing WordPress-based websites for NGOs or similar organizations.
  2. A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-centric web design.
  3. Proven expertise in web development, with a focus on responsive design.
  4. Knowledge of best practices for SEO and website accessibility.
  5. Excellent communication skills in English.

Based: Work can be remote 

How to apply

To apply for this role, please email fill out this application form, and send the following  documentation in English to email hidden; JavaScript is required:

  • A letter (PDF, max 3 pages): 
    • describing your experience and qualifications relevant to this assignment; 
    • with a brief creative proposal, outlining how you will approach the assignment; 
    • indicative timeline;
    • and what you believe you can achieve with an anticipated budget of €17,000 (including VAT, if applicable);
  • Curriculum Vitae of project lead with a description of relevant experience (PDF, no more than 3 pages, no pictures, please)
  • A minimum of three samples of relevant previous work, or an online portfolio (confidentiality guaranteed)
  • Financial offer for undertaking the work (as well as any applicable other costs, including VAT, if applicable).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

The Coalition may enter into additional negotiations with one or more of the participants in the call.

Data protection

By responding to this call for proposals and submitting an application, you provide consent to the UNCAC Coalition to process and store your application materials for up to eight years, in line with legal requirements in Austria. 

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Relevant Documents

At the UNCAC Coalition, we value diversity and welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of nationality, origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.

A global civil society network promoting the implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)