Local Consultant: Digital Communication Consultant, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (IC)

Background Information:

Please kindly note that this vacancy is open for Kyrgyzstan nationals only

Duty Station: Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Contract type: Local Individual Consultant (IC)

Duration: 10 months with possible extension (part-time)

Closing date: 20 February 2025

The Position:

The Digital Communications Consultant position is located in UNFPA Kyrgyzstan Country Office. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to fill the role of Social Media Consultant at its Country Office in Kyrgyzstan. The DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Consultant will play a key role in executing social media strategies and digital engagement efforts, contributing to the organization’s mission.

The role involves the planning, implementation of digital communication strategies, providing expertise in content creation, social media management, audience engagement, and analytics

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s three transformative results by 2030 consists of: ending preventable maternal deaths; ending unmet need for family planning and; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

You would be responsible for:

1. Social Media and Digital Engagement

• Number of scheduled social media posts: At least 12-15 posts reels, video or text based per month across all platforms.
• Response time for social media engagement: 80% of messages and comments requiring engagement are responded to within 24 hours.
• Trend analysis and reporting: One social media trend analysis report per month to inform engagement strategies.
• Collaboration with internal teams: At least 2-3 key messages per month aligned with UNFPA Kyrgyzstan’s programmatic priorities upon the clearance of NPA on CI and UNFPA Management.
• Paid media campaigns: At least one paid social media campaign per month with targeted reach and engagement goals.
• Engagement growth: Aim for a 2-5% monthly increase in audience engagement and reach.
• Digital engagement report: One comprehensive performance report per month, analyzing reach, engagement, and impact.

2. Content Production & Visual Storytelling

• Video production: At least 6 reels videos per month.
• Graphic design assets: A minimum of 6-8 visual assets (infographics, banners, carousels) produced monthly.
• Branding adherence: 100% of published content must comply with UNFPA branding and communication guidelines.
• Digital asset management: Update and categorize at least 20-30 new assets per month for structured content storage

3. Strategic Digital Campaigns & related Partnerships

• Campaign implementation: At least one thematic digital campaign every 2-3 months.
• Influencer and partner engagement: Establish partnerships with 1-2 influencers or digital collaborators per month.
• Media coverage: Secure at least 1-2 media mentions or collaborations per month.
• The full version of Terms of reference will be published on UN/UNFPA Kyrgyzstan website: Kyrgyzstan.un.org/en

Qualifications and Experience Education:

• Secondary school completion
• A first University Degree in communication, marketing, media, law, literature, public relations, development studies, international development, or any other relevant university degree is an asset

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in social media, digital marketing, event management and editorial production for an NGO, private companies, publishing outlets and/or international organizations.
• Experience in developing and implementing social media or digital marketing strategies required (portfolio) with the focus on gender equality, girl’s empowerment, SRH, family planning or data visualization.
• Experience in developing and implementing social media or digital marketing strategies required (portfolio) with the focus on gender equality, girls’ and youth empowerment, SRH, family planning and data visualization. .
• Proven knowledge and experience working in Photoshop, InDesign and other ADOBE, designing platforms. Skills in design and usage of SMM designing, montage applications.
• Proven experience in video production, including filming, editing, and motion graphics, using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience in production of short-form video content optimized for social media (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) and storytelling-driven formats.
• International experience or participation in cross-regional learning practices.
• Proven experience in misinformation management, digital engagement approaches is a must.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of social media monitoring technology and can use social media measurement and listening tools required (to be assessed but not scored).

Languages:

• Proven ability to write flawless copy in both Kyrgyz and Russian on tight deadlines is required
• Fluency in English is an asset.

Required Competencies

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Providing logistical support
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing information and work flow
• Planning, organizing and multitasking

Workforce diversity:

UNFPA is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective to gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more. All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

Payment Milestones

The UN level is G-2. The fee monthly rate is around USD 700-800 to be negotiated. Payment will be made by monthly installments upon satisfactory delivery of associated deliverables and upon submission of Progress Report and Certificate of Payment

Disclaimer

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical insurance proof and other administrative requirements. 

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