Content Development and Editing Consultant

ITU • Geneva, IL

3d

About The Position

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. ITU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. Achieving gender balance is a high priority for ITU. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide high quality drafting, editorial, and content development support for World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026, including preparing speeches, talking points, scripts, concept notes, and event scenarios; producing compelling WSIS implementation stories; ensuring accuracy and consistency across all communication outputs; supporting the development of WSIS Action Line roadmaps; and assisting in the editing and finalization of the Chair’s Report and other outcome documents to ensure coherent, strategic, and impactful messaging throughout the WSIS Forum 2026 and the broader WSIS process.

Requirements

• Advanced writing and editing skills: Ability to craft clear, persuasive, and engaging content, including speeches and reports, tailored to various audiences and occasions. Proficiency in writing tools such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
• Strategic communication and message alignment: Ability to align written materials with organizational goals, ensuring consistency across speeches, reports, and other communication outputs.
• Proficiency in research and content development: Excellent research skills and expertise in conducting thorough research to gather relevant information, analyse data, and transform complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives. Strong knowledge of global trends in the field.
• Content structuring and organization: Expertise in organizing content logically, ensuring clarity, coherence, and proper flow in both reports and speeches.
• Audience adaptation: Ability to tailor tone, style, and language to suit different audiences, from formal reports to engaging public speeches.
• Strong planning and organising skills: Capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs through structured and proactive planning.
• Effective collaboration: Ability to work effectively with senior officials and teams to gather input, refine content, and meet deadlines for high-quality deliverables.
• University degree in communications, translation, marketing, business, management, digital marketing or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of an University degree in one of the fields above.
• At least five (5) years of experience in professional writing and editing.
• Knowledge of English at advanced level.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of another official language of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and finalise speeches for high-level officials, ensuring alignment with strategic messaging and thematic priorities of the WSIS Forum 2026.
• Prepare briefing notes, background documents, and talking points to support senior leadership during events, meetings, interviews, and media engagements.
• Develop scripts for event moderators, hosts, and video segments, ensuring clarity, flow, and consistency with event objectives.
• Design full scenarios and run-of-show outlines for WSIS Forum 2026 activities, across all delivery formats.
• Write concept notes for thematic sessions, campaigns, and side events, clearly articulating objectives, outcomes, and relevance to the WSIS Process.
• Research and write compelling WSIS implementation stories, including impact stories and testimonials from stakeholders, to be featured in publications, social media and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with other team members and partners to gather content, ensure accuracy, and maintain consistency in tone and style across outputs.
• Assist with drafting WSIS Action Lines, roadmaps, including emerging trends and challenges.
• Assist in editing and finalising the Chair’s Report and other outcome documents of the event.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level