Calligraphy Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

 Responsibilities:

• Within delegated authority, the Calligraphy Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:  
• Produces calligraphy work in welcoming Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives to the United Nations Environment Programme.    
• Participates, as a specialist, in preparing calligraphy work for the Executive Office.
• Interfaces, as required, with the Front Desk to ensure a complete understanding of the assignment.
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area, especially on the maintenance of Guest Books.
• Prepares guest books for committees and meetings/conferences to be held in Nairobi.
• Performs formatting and layout in line with protocol and calligraphy standards for input on print and written content.
• Compiles, summarizes and enters information on work delivery and drafts related status reports, and brings to the attention of management.  

Competencies:  

• Professionalism: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations.  
• Shows pride in work and in achievements;
• demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
• is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
• shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
• remains calm in stressful situations; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
• listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Accountability:

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
• delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
• operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
• supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
• takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications:

•  At least a bachelor`s degree in any of the fields of communications, graphic design, public relations, protocol, business administration, or any other relevant field.
• Any additional qualification in in one of the above disciplines will be an advantage.  

Work Experience:  

• A minimum of five years of work experience in communications, public relations, or protocol affairs is required.
• Proven experience in designing and preparing calligraphy sign plates is required.
• Experience working in an international organization is desirable.
• Experience in interacting with a range of local, national and international partners is desirable.