Editor and Writer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update online content on UNEP website (Fresh water, SDG pages, the Lakes Portal and others)  
• Coordinate the launch of the UNEP – Rotary Partnership and associated Community Action for Fresh Water initiative including:
• Draft monthly updates for UNEP’s community of practice on water, the Interdivisional Water Group (IDWG) 
• Draft content for UNEP’s websites and social media outputs
• Proofreading and editing of UNEP publications, content and materials
• Updating and collecting facts and figures, water stories and information for internal reference and briefing notes

Qualifications/special skills

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in language or communication-related studies along with four years of experience is required. Alternatively, the years of experience is reduced by two for candidates who posses an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in language or communication and related studies.
• At least 4 years of experience in environment related communication and outreach is required;
• Experience in writing and editing is required;
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including local and expatriate technical experts is required;

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. Fluency in other United Nations language is an advantage

Deadline : Jan 25, 2024