Communication Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design the Communication and Outreach Strategy (COS) for the Source to Sea project and key areas of work, in close consultation with the other colleagues in the Branch, Communications Division, project partners and other relevant stakeholders, including its ‘First Year Implementation Plan’, and two annexes one for the Global Wastewater Initiative (GWWI) and another for the Global Partnership on Nutrient Management (GPNM).
• Design the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) of the two Branch projects, in close consultation with project partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Implement the COS and SEP for the Source to Sea project and key areas of work, including the production of press releases, web stories, technical highlights, social media cards, videos, briefing notes, speeches, presentations, Op-Eds, other communication products for key events/dates; regular and special issues newsletters for GPNM and GWWI; any other awareness raising material as required to increase knowledge on the related topics among various relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring and Reporting: monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of communication strategies and activities; prepare regular progress reports, including analysis of communication trends and recommendations for adjustments to the strategy.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, marketing, or a closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree in journalism, Communications or related field is desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in the field of in communications and outreach, is required
• Proven track record of creating, designing and using at least 30 high quality communications products, such as web stories, fact sheets, press releases, social media cards and other assets, in international organization is desirable
• Experience in designing and implementing stakeholder engagement plans is desirable
• Experience working inclusively and collaboratively with a diverse array of partners, encompassing grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, as well as authorities at various levels.
• Additionally, be familiar with communication tools and approaches for development. Proficient in database management; highly computer literate with a strong familiarity with office technological equipment.