Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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.

Responsibilities or duties

• Develop and implement the Unit’s annual knowledge management plans covering all of the Units Funds and facilities and ensure alignment with other knowledge management and communications priorities of the Unit and the organization;
• Research, drafting and publishing the bimonthly Global Adaptation Network (GAN) Newsletter and assist GAN’s Regional Network with communications and outreach for their major events, such as the APAN Forum;
• Develop and implement a communications strategy and action plan for the Global EbA Fund Fund, including key messages, target audiences, communications channels;
• Distilling lessons learned from UNEP’s adaptation projects into publications, such as lessons learned brochures.
• Manage a lessons learned database to capture key lessons from adaptation projects;
• Actively monitor and report on the success of the above knowledge management efforts in reaching key target audiences and enhancing the relevance of the Unit as a source of insight and knowledge.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

A Masters Degree in communications, journalism, media relations, environmental science, climate change, or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience in the required field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience needed

• At least 5 years working in communications, journalism, media and organisation of international knowledge events is required
• Proven ability to produce high-quality communications materials, including written, photo and video products is required
• Experience of working in climate change topics, especially climate adaptation and resilience is required
• Experience with developing and implementing communication plans and strategies for international organizations is required
• Experience working with a United Nations agency, including knowledge of UN communication policies and protocols is desired
• Experience in managing and maintaining websites and web content is desired

• Develop and implement the Unit’s annual knowledge management plans covering all of the Units Funds and facilities and ensure alignment with other knowledge management and communications priorities of the Unit and the organization;
• Research, drafting and publishing the bimonthly Global Adaptation Network (GAN) Newsletter and assist GAN’s Regional Network with communications and outreach for their major events, such as the APAN Forum;
• Develop and implement a communications strategy and action plan for the Global EbA Fund Fund, including key messages, target audiences, communications channels;
• Distilling lessons learned from UNEP’s adaptation projects into publications, such as lessons learned brochures.
• Manage a lessons learned database to capture key lessons from adaptation projects;
• Actively monitor and report on the success of the above knowledge management efforts in reaching key target audiences and enhancing the relevance of the Unit as a source of insight and knowledge.

• Proven ability to produce high-quality communications materials, including written, photo and video products
• Experience of working in climate change topics, especially climate adaptation and resilience
• Experience with developing and implementing communication plans and strategies for international organizations
• Experience working with a United Nations agency, including knowledge of UN communication policies and protocols
• Experience in managing and maintaining websites and web content

• A Masters Degree in communications, journalism, media relations, environmental science, climate change, or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience in the required field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• At least 5 years working in communications, journalism, media and organisation of international knowledge events is required