Web and Social Media Editor (French) (Home-Based) [Open to Tiers 0, 1 and 2] Job

Overview

Tiered Approach: In line with safeguarding capacity and supporting personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process. Tier 0 includes UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff with certain contract statuses that will be affected in 2026; Tier 1 includes other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff with permanent or fixed-term appointments; Tier 2 covers temporary appointments and other contract types; Tier 3 or no tier indicated covers all other contract types and external candidates. Please note the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title and ensure eligibility to apply.
Office/Unit/Project Description: The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for positioning UNDP as a leading global development agency and promoting its authority and thought leadership on sustainable development, poverty, inequality, and climate change. BERA builds strategic relationships and alliances and coordinates corporate standards across partnerships, marketing, and communications, including internal communications. The Digital Communications Studio within BERA develops and manages UNDP’s global online presence, creates public-facing content, leads on social networks and digital engagement, and supports digital transformation initiatives.
Role: Web and Social Media Editor (French) in the Digital Communications Studio, supervised by the Web Copywriting Specialist.
Scope of Work

Manage UNDP’s global social media channels (Twitter and Facebook) in French

Determine goals for reach and engagement with a French-speaking audience in collaboration with the Social Media Specialist.
Plan and implement social media strategies for global projects and campaigns.
Evaluate effectiveness of French social media platforms through reporting and analytics.

Create, edit and produce content in French for the global public website and other digital platforms

Collaborate with the Web Copywriting Specialist and focal points at headquarters and regional offices to curate French content according to editorial calendars.
Review and edit web stories, headlines, video scripts, captions, etc., ensuring language consistency across languages.
Translate or review translations from English to French and adjust for optimal web presentation.
Work with production, UX, graphic designers, and video/photo editors to select visual assets for multimedia stories.
Publish content on the French global website using the corporate digital experience platform (Drupal/Acquia).

Conduct maintenance and quality assurance of the corporate website

Monitor the French corporate website and digital platforms for outdated information and usability issues.
Correct errors and implement upgrades in collaboration with the production team.
Suggest frontend and backend UX improvements and coordinate with the digital team to implement updates.
Curate the French homepage to align with corporate communications priorities.

Facilitate knowledge sharing

Identify, synthesize, and document best practices and lessons learned from the project and implementing partners.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and UNDP’s digital communications ecosystem.
Institutional Arrangement

The Web and Social Media Editor (French) will work under the direct supervision of the Web Copywriting Specialist, Digital Communications Studio, and the Senior Management of the Advocacy, Marketing and Communications Group in BERA.
Competencies Core

Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas, pragmatic problem solving, and improvements.
Learn Continuously: Open-minded, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, seeks feedback.
Adapt with Agility: Adapts to change, handles ambiguity, remains flexible.
Act with Determination: Demonstrates drive, delivers under pressure with composure.
Engage and Partner: Builds positive relationships and shows understanding toward others.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Respects differences and addresses unconscious bias.
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

Business Direction & Strategy
Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies aligned with UNDP’s mission; analyzes challenges, opportunities, and risks to create tangible solutions.
Business Development
Knowledge Generation: Researches information and converts it into usable knowledge; applies concepts to new situations and develops new approaches.
Business Management
Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication; tailor messages for the audience; manage communications internally and externally through appropriate channels.
Project Management: Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and controls resources and processes to achieve goals.
Digital Awareness and Literacy: Monitors new technologies, rapidly adopt and apply them; understands their impact and value; uses and promotes digital tools.
Working with Evidence and Data: Analyzes data to inform decisions and reporting.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitors results, provides feedback, and ensures alignment with plans and benchmarks.
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirements
Advance university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Social Science or related field is required, or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s) with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Min. years of relevant work experience
Applicants with a master’s degree: no professional work experience required.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree: minimum of 2 years of work experience in digital communications, media, marketing, journalism or related field.
Desired skills
Experience creating content for social media platforms or managing accounts
Experience in digital communications, media, marketing, journalism or related field
Experience working with content management systems
Experience within the United Nations System or similar organization
Experience producing and publishing web content in French
Experience planning and implementing social media or marketing campaigns
Experience editing web stories, headlines, video scripts, captions, etc. in French
Experience translating or reviewing translations from English to French
Experience evaluating social media performance through reporting and analytics
Required Language(s)
Fluency in French and English required
Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is committed to an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission and have access to career opportunities.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment or exploitation. Selected candidates undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates and may retain applications for other similar positions at the same grade level and with similar job description and requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
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