Background

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's 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 environment.

UNEP's Communication Division is looking for a dynamic self-starter to support outreach and engagement for key campaigns and editorial content.

Duties and Responsibilities

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; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or other related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years required experience 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

• 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; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent knowledge of social media and how to use it for strategic communication
• Excellent knowledge of media landscape and pitching strategy
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Proven ability to multitask and work successfully in a fast-paced environment, delivering desired results on deadline
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team (desirable)
• Proven ability to generate innovative solutions (desirable)

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, social sciences or other related field