Communications Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Coordination

• Work with, coordinate with and train national research partners on Communication related topics to ensure development of national communications products
• Work with the Ecosystems Division Advocacy and Communication Group to improve the coordination and efficiency of the advocacy and communication efforts, as advocacy focal point for the Biodiversity and Land Branch at UNEP; mainstreaming of TEEBAgriFood activities via this Advocacy and Communication Group
• Ensure effective knowledge management by coordinating the flow of information, communication and advocacy products from country partners to global UNEP workstreams, and as such connecting work across silos
• Ensure smooth workflow between the Economics of Nature Unit and the UNEP Communication Division. Liaise with Head of Content & Head of Multimedia to ensure visibility of TEEB Communications products on global UNEP Channels
• Work with partners to identify and coordinate key moments for advocacy and public-facing communication activities for TEN
• Oversee the day-to-day work of those contributing to TEN communications: Communications Consultants, Graphic Designer, Videographer, Website Consultant etc.

Content creation

• Develop and oversee the development of impact stories for IKEA projects through a wide variety of communication tools and products (e.g. infographics, geospatial platforms, story maps, dynamic blog pieces, human interest stories), using data and insights from TEN workstreams.
• Visit IKEA partner countries to coordinate video production and develop multimedia content to be highlighted on unep.org
• Develop country policy briefs jointly with IKEA country leads and national country institutions.
• Develop social media content in collaboration with IKEA Foundation partners, at country level as well as at global level, through UNEP and TEEB social media channels
• Coordinate the development of materials and media briefings advocacy events linked to the IKEA Foundation project
• Develop TEEBAgriFood content for blog articles, audio-visual materials, newsletters and website updates, based on identified user needs from national project partners and global end users

Qualifications/special skills

• A first-level degree in Media, Communication, Languages or Environment related subjects is required. An advanced degree would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in Journalism or Communication for International Development is required.
• Previous work within the UN System or International Organizations is required.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, oral and written English is required.

Deadline : Feb 2, 2024