Communications Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Develop human-interest stories showcasing the impact of project interventions, particularly the progress in implementing the Regional Ocean Governance Strategy, ecosystem monitoring frameworks, revised MEDAs and oil spill preparedness, as well as results of selected demonstration project activities in various WIO countries.
• Upload SAPPHIRE project outputs to the Nairobi Convention Clearing House Mechanism and work with others in the technical team to inform an interactive ArcGIS Storymap showcasing SAPPHIRE project best practices, geographic maps of project activities, multimedia like images and videos, and lessons learned with recommendations.
• Design and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to increase awareness of SAPPHIRE project interventions and achievements; and develop content calendars, including posts, infographics, and short videos for platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Well-coordinated press releases and briefings, insightful blog posts, brochures, fact sheets, posters and media events for key meetings and workshops, organized interviews with project stakeholders, and media field visits to generate impactful coverage and highlight project achievements.
• Visually appealing brochures detailing project objectives and achievements, concise fact sheets summarizing key outcomes, and posters for events showcasing project highlights, with high-quality publications for stakeholder distribution.

Qualifications/special skills

• A first university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in Communications or related field is required.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in social media, public information, journalism, communication, media affairs, campaigns or events of public interest, or related area is required.
• Video development and editing skills are required. o Knowledge in developing information/communications products for target audiences such press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, video editing and graphic editing tools desirable. o Working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop interactive communications products is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality products in a timely manner is desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region would be desirable.
• Experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment and demonstrated broad understanding of developmental matters in the WIO region is desirable.
• Demonstrated competency in excellent science communications writing is desirable. Ability to work within short timelines and with minimum supervision will be an added advantage