Result of Service

Expertise provided in developing clear, concise, and descriptive communication materials that convey the impact of the Division's work and for raising the profile of the organization's work across the Nature subprogramme of UNEP’s medium term strategy. - Strategic messages as required for engagement in high-level strategic activities and events. - Calendar of activities to highlight key opportunities for UNEP’s engagement on topics related to the Ecosystems Division’s contribution to the delivery of the Nature subprogramme of the MTS. - Advocacy materials: design and develop content for key advocacy materials and events to raise awareness of the importance of investments in nature for sustainable development.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

1 year (12 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. Its 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 government and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystem Division drives conservation, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems to achieve benefits for nature and people: today and future generations. The Division works with Member States and partners to strengthen resilience by providing policy and technical support to catalyze sustainable social and economic transformation for biodiversity, people and peace. This role is required in the Ecosystem Division to support the Director's Office to increase the visibility of impact and outputs of the Division as it delivers on the Nature sub-programme of UNEP’s medium term strategy. The Nature Sub-programme Strategic Communications consultant will be located in UNEP/Ecosystems Division, Director’s Office and the incumbent will report to the Director’s Special Assistant. Duties & Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director’s Special Assistant, the consultant's duties will include the following work: 1. Provide expertise in developing clear, concise, and descriptive communication materials that convey the impact of the Division's work and raise the organization's profile on the Nature subprogramme: - Prepare and review communication materials such as briefing notes, speaking points, publication forewords, media articles, and preparation for media interviews at short notice - Analytical review, development and compiling of substantive messages, working with the technical and policy experts across the division to ensure that the messaging is clear and in line with the Division and UNEP's overall priorities. 2. Partnership and political engagement strategy: coordinate the planning and delivery for strategic engagement in key events and anticipate opportunities to prepare in advance for communication outcomes. 3. Provide recommendations to enhance the visibility of the Nature sub-programme - Including monitoring news and events for strategic engagement: keep abreast of the news and policy agenda, and recommend how UNEP's perspectives could be timely to contribute to key global debates. - Provide alerts as needed to respond to major trends and opportunities.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, International Relations, Political Science or Development Studies; or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Minimum ten years of work experience in communication or related fields is required. Experience in preparing communication and advocacy related materials in an international organizational setting in an environmental context is required. Knowledge and expertise in diverse environment and sustainable development issues is desirable.

Languages

For the advertised post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.

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.

Nature Subprogramme Strategic Communications Consultant