Background

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations system. It works to inspire, inform, and empower nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP's work encompasses assessing global, regional, and national environmental issues and trends; developing tools and instruments to promote sustainable development; and catalyzing action by governments, the private sector, and civil society.

Responsibilities

The Social Media Consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing UNEP's social media strategy to enhance its online presence and engagement. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with UNEP's communication goals.
• Creating engaging and shareable content (text, images, videos) for various social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Monitoring social media trends, conversations, and analytics to identify opportunities and inform strategy.
• Engaging with online communities, responding to comments and messages, and fostering dialogue.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
• Reporting on social media performance and providing insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in social media management and strategy development, preferably within an international organization or NGO.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Creative thinking and ability to develop compelling content.
• Understanding of environmental issues and sustainable development is an asset.

Additional Information

This is a consultancy position. UNEP is an equal opportunity employer.

• Developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with UNEP's communication goals.
• Creating engaging and shareable content (text, images, videos) for various social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Monitoring social media trends, conversations, and analytics to identify opportunities and inform strategy.
• Engaging with online communities, responding to comments and messages, and fostering dialogue.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
• Reporting on social media performance and providing insights for continuous improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Creative thinking and ability to develop compelling content.

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in social media management and strategy development, preferably within an international organization or NGO.
• Understanding of environmental issues and sustainable development is an asset.