Vacancies at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Unit, Programme Delivery and Management Unit, work as part of the Law Division team and also interact on a regular basis with other Divisions and Offices that contribute to the Environmental Governance sub-programme or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Head of Unit, Programme Delivery and Management Unit will:

• Contribute to effective outreach and communication for the Law Division, the Communications Division, and other offices within UNEP that work on Environmental Governance, by providing written and other inputs for the various outreach materials, including the website, pamphlets, exhibitions and posters if relevant;
• Write and disseminate quarterly and annual reports to both internal and external stakeholders on the progress of the Law Division’s work in enhancing environmental governance;
• Promote content such as publications, events and campaigns on social media channels, emails and other available official and non-official outreach venues;
• Update, maintain and gather contacts for the Law Division’s mailing list;
• Update and maintain content on the Environmental Governance Sub-programme’s website including stories, videos, banner pictures and publications/information materials, with guidance from the Head of Unit and project managers;
• Contribute to knowledge management in UNEP by uploading publications, meeting documents and other relevant information materials on the organization’s repository;
• Develop monthly Environmental Governance related stories and share with relevant internal and external stakeholders;
• Design, redesign and update communication and outreach materials for the Division, such as brochures, publications, factsheets and banners using readily available tools such as Adobe InDesign;
• Help with the organization of and participation in relevant meetings, including global meetings such as the UNEA and develop content such as stories and picture database;
• Organize and coordinate exhibition of Law Division’s products and services during global meetings such as UNEA, and support social media monitoring of our content and prepare analysis of the same:
• Create and analyze surveys for the Division as well as upon requests from project managers;
• Manages updates and further develops internal databases, update website, generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

• 3 years of experience in public communications, web content management system, production of content for websites, data analytics, or related field at the national and/or international level is required; or other relevant programmes;
• Experience with conducting research, analysis on subject matter as well as results-based management is an asset and highly desirable, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in Environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

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Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNEP; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNEP's procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNEP in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNEP’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in marine sciences, environmental studies specialising in marine and coastal environment or discipline related to the work of marine biology and/or coastal ecosystems, or related area A Post-graduate university degree is desirable.
• Additional technical training in marine science is desirable.