Associate Communications Officer at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Task description
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer and the direct supervision of the programme Budget Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Drafts, in consultation with the UNEP GEF Coordination Office, Communications Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, and UNEP GEF Chemicals and Waste unit, an internal and external communications strategy and annual communications plan (internal and external with targets and indicators) for the unit.
• In line with the above strategy, drafts in consultation with other members of the branch and GEF Unit, information and other relevant communication materials or products for target audiences which include brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites content, design and management, social media and news-feeds inputs, etc.
• Identifies key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate communication efforts and maintains working relationships with the same.
• Helps organize or participates in the organization of meetings, seminar, missions, press briefings, interviews, etc.; and prepares briefing materials, key messages, and statements prior to the participation in such events.
• Compiles and analyses the data and other information necessary for the preparation of communication brochure, website, reports, background, and briefing notes, in particular in the area of hazardous chemicals and waste.
• Ensures integration of GEF Communications efforts into the communications of the Branch and Division.
• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of critical areas of the Portfolio Manager's main functions, including inclusion policies, gender, and disabilities, etc., to include collecting, analysing, and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
• In consultation with others, identifies and proposes information opportunities, activities, and approaches, taking into account the situation/topic and target audience.
• Generation of various communications outputs such as drafting quarterly communications, report to UNEP Regional Offices, project updates, newsletter, e-mails to stakeholders, introduction of new projects, etc.
• Provide Editorial support for the Unit, Branch, and Division.
• Work closely with the communications team in developing key messages and themes of major UNEP events to promote relevant policy or science messages.
• Work to increase the visibility of the GEF Chemicals and Waste Unit work across the Industry and Economy Division and UNEP and with external partners.
• Identify and develop communications tools that showcase GEF Chemicals and Waste projects and activities.
• Coordinates quarterly and annual reporting cycle to the UNEP GEF coordination office.
• Carry out any other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Eligibility criteria
Age

• 35 - 80

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience

• 15 years of experience in the field of Public Relations, International Relations, Communications is required.
• Knowledge of SharePoint Designer, Visio, Power Business Intelligence Shell or Visual Studio is an advantage.
• Proven editorial skills, including research, writing, substantive editing, copy-editing and proofreading, oral and writing communication skills is required.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in UNEP’s mandate, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.

Area(s) of expertise

• Administration, Communication, Information technology

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

• Master degree or equivalent in Journalism, International Relations, Communication or related fields is required.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management