Spanish Language Digital Media Consultant 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".