Openings at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP's mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Communication Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.

The Incumbent Will Perform The Following Functions

The Spanish language consultant reports to the Head, Social Media Unit, of UNEP’s Communication Division.

• Provides Spanish-language website services such as:
• Updates content on UNEP Spanish website and all UNEP campaign sites;
• Ensures relevant content is translated from English to Spanish and posted in a timely manner;
• Proofreads all content posted on the Spanish-language UNEP website.
• Coordinates review of existing Spanish-language sections of UNEP website to determine need for revisions.
• Provides Spanish-language social media services such as:
• Develops social media strategy and execution plans for Spanish-speaking audiences;
• Coordinates creation of Spanish-language digital boards for campaigns;
• Translates content from English to Spanish for posting on social media channels;
• Maintains UNEP Spanish language social media channels;
• Posts relevant and timely content on social media channels;
• Engages with Spanish-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 Spanish and makes these available on various channels;
• Promotes UNEP’s work and messages to Spanish-language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities;
• Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach;

Qualifications/special Skills

• Academic Qualifications: A bachelors degree in Journalism, Communication, linguistic studies, translation or related field is required.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in translating English/Spanish. Ability to read, edit and correctly interpret data and also possess exemplary report writing and negotiation skills is required.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Result of Service

• Increased visibility of UNEP web content in Spanish language;
• Increased visibility of UNEP social media messages and content in Spanish language.

The duration of this consultancy is 7 months at level "A".

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Individual Contractor Will Be Responsible For

• Compiling research on the potential of seaweed farming to deliver climate benefits and other human and environmental benefits based on the associated ecosystem services.
• Ensure that information on sustainability of seaweed products is backed by credible science and communicated so that it can be easily understood by all users as part of UNEP’s consumer information policy.
• Assist in coordinating engagement with UNEP internal partners, potential stakeholders, and environmental organizations through meetings and outreach. Partners and stakeholders may include, for example, the FAO, UNEP-FI, the Safe Seaweed Coalition, etc.
• Maintaining communications with the Marine and Freshwater Branch, providing project updates, reporting among other tasks.
• Ensuring smooth communication, advocacy, and outreach work of the UNEP Marine and Freshwater Branch regarding the progress and development of the UNEP seagrass website, blue-carbon ecosystem content, campaign engagement, and other projects as needed.

Qualifications/special Skills

Competency: Must demonstrate ambition as a systems-thinker and clearly demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent research abilities and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Computer literacy (especially in use of MS Office programs);
• Strong teamwork, and ability to build relationships;
• Passion for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of an undergraduate university degree (or equivalent) in political science, development studies, sustainability, environmental management or another related field is required.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience working in an environment-related field and in communications is required
• Desirable Experience: Knowledge demonstrating experience working with or on ocean-related projects and an understanding of global systems, governance, and frameworks. Work experience in a position of leadership. A strong familiarity with the aims and ambitions of the UN Environment Programme and particularly with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required, and knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.

Expected duration: Six (6) Months