Kiswahili Language Digital Media Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The incumbent will perform the following functions:

•  Provides Kiswahili language website services such as:
•  Updates content on UNEP Kiswahili website and all UNEP campaign sites;
•  Ensures relevant content is translated from English to Kiswahili and posted in a timely manner;
•  Proofreads all content posted on the Kiswahili language website.
•  Coordinates review of existing Kiswahili -language sections of UNEP website to determine need for revisions.
•  Provides Kiswahili language social media services such as:
•  Develops social media strategy and execution plans for Kiswahili-speaking audiences;
•  Coordinates creation of Kiswahili-language digital boards for campaigns;
•  Translates content from English to Kiswahili for posting on social media channels;
•  Maintains UNEP Kiswahili language social media channels;
•  Posts relevant and timely content on social media channels;
•  Engages with Kiswahili -speaking audience on social media channels;
•  Translates different types of content such as press releases, infographics, select publication, stories, campaign related content, etc from English to Kiswahili and makes these available on various channels;
•  Promotes UNEP's work and messages to Kiswahili-language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities;
•  Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach;
•  Participates in other Communication Division activities (training, meetings, workshops);

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, linguistic studies, translation or related field is required.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in translating English/ Kiswahili.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.