Outreach and Engagement Consultant

Result of Service

Increased coverage of UNEP science and work in local and international media, and increased amplification of key campaigns on new platforms.

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected duration

6 Months

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. UN Environment'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. UN Environment Programme's Communications Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide. Duties and Responsibilities UNEP's Communication Division is looking for a dynamic self-starter to support outreach and engagement for key campaigns and editorial content. Under the supervision of the Head Writer, the consultant will be responsible for the effective and efficient performance of the following duties: • Identify and support recruitment of influencers for World Environment Day and related campaigns to maximize the reach, engagement and targeted outreach; • Produce multimedia content in support of UNEP campaigns; • Develop partnership for UNEP campaigns; • Identify opportunities for UNEP’s science and content.

Qualifications/special skills

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or other related field is required. Minimum 2 years required experience in communications-related activities Excellent knowledge of social media and how to use it for strategic communication is required Excellent knowledge of media landscape and pitching strategy is required Excellent organisational and planning skills. Proven ability to multitask and work successfully in a fast-paced environment, delivering desired results on deadline is required Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills is required Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team is desirable Proven ability to generate innovative solutions is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.