Communications Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Content Development and Communication Coordination Functions
• Develop and implement a communications strategy aligned with the GEF IW strategy and UNEP’s MTS pillars: Climate Action, Nature Action, and Pollution Action.
• Ensure communication outputs adhere to UNEP and GEF visibility policies and branding guidelines.
• Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of communication materials showcasing the results, impacts, and stories from UNEP-GEF IW projects
• Produce high-quality communication materials, including press releases, human-interest stories, factsheets, technical highlights and multimedia content in collaboration with Task Managers and UNEP-GEF IW project-level communications focal point
• Web and Digital Communications
• Regularly update and maintain content on the UNEP-GEF International Waters web pages.
• Disseminate success stories, publications, and project results through UNEP corporate and partner digital platforms.
•  Event and Outreach Support
• Plan communication around key events such as UNEA, IW Conferences, MEA Conference of Parties (COPs) and regional workshops.
• Draft background notes, concept notes and briefing materials for media engagement.
• Assist in documenting and preparing reports, event summaries and visual highlights. 

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent)in communications, journalism, environmental sciences, international relations, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, or media relations, preferably within an international organization is required.
• At least progressive responsible experience in communication, preferably with UNEP-GEF is required Demonstrated experience in multimedia content production, website management, and provision of strategic communications input on Nature Action, Climate Action and Chemicals and Pollution Action is required Familiarity with GEF programming directions including the evolving GEF 9, programming cycles, reporting processes, and communication/visibility requirements is desirable. Previous experience is producing/managing social media is desirable.