Communication Consultant– UNEP’S Influencers Programme at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties

Under the direct supervision of UNEP’s Chief of Public Advocacy and Communication and with guidance and support of Ambassador Relations Coordinator, the Consultant will be responsible for the following duties

• Strategize and deliver a plan of action for 2023 for UNEP’s Influencers’ Programme with the aim of deepening the engagement of Influencers; and achieving greatest impact possible for UNEP priority areas.
• Establish a structure and streamline procedures for continuous growth and development of UNEP’s Influencers’ Programme for identification and recruitment of new active and reputable personalities and sustained and impactful engagement of existing influencers with a special focus on building diversity and meaningful contribution of the Programme at the global, regional, and national levels.
• Develop and input in delivering a two-years operational plan, with clear milestones, qualifiable results, and increased communication impact in terms of generating uptake of UNEP’s Work through engagement of Influencers.
• Develop and deliver concepts for leveraging partnerships and mobilising resources through engagement of UNEP influencers in support of UNEP’s objectives.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and reporting templates for substantiating and communicating results achieved through engagement of UNEP’s influencers.
• Create opportunities and execute placement of short- and long-lead media involving UNEP’s influencers in priority markets.
• Liaise and produce responses as needed and where there is involvement of influencers with relevant colleagues on crisis communications and risk management
• Prepare an information and briefing toolkit, which includes media and PR material for activities, to support engagement and participation of UNEP’s influencers

Qualifications/special Skills

• Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, public information, marketing, public relations, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 5-year work experience in public information, communication, programme management or related field is required
• Experience in international environment is an advantage
• Prior experience in dealing with high-profile stakeholders, Goodwill Ambassadors and /or prominent personalities is desired.