Communications Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Nature and Health (NAH) Unit, the Communications Consultant will provide technically sound communication expertise to support the Unit’s two initiatives, Nature4Health and One Health Quadripartite and undertake following assignments:

• Design, develop and implement a 12-month communication strategy for the Nature4Health initiative aiming to support the overall project, country implementation activities, as well as resource mobilization efforts.
• Participate in the Quadripartite Communication Task Force and support the delivery of Quadripartite communications engagements.
• Design, develop and deliver targeted communication materials for Nature4Health and Quadripartite activities, notably the Quadripartite Community of Practice on One Health, e.g. presentations, infographics, flyers, reports and graphics for digital and print media.
• Maintain and manage the online presence of Nature4Health and the Quadripartite including through developing social media and web content and managing digital assets and knowledge products. Maintain and manage the Nature4Health website.
• Facilitate the development and dissemination of information and knowledge material produced by the Nature and Health Unit, the Nature4Health Initiative and the Quadripartite, including the Community of Practice on One Health Governance.
• Support the development of efficient Nature and Health Unit-internal knowledge management structures and strengthening of knowledge networks within UNEP and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced degree (Masters or PHD) in communication, information science, knowledge management, public relations or related fields is required.
• A minimum of five years of work experience in communication and advocacy, knowledge management, organizational learning, public relations or related fields is required.
• Proven experience in developing communication strategies, digital tools and delivering on related plans in multi- cultural teams is required.
• Proven experience in developing graphic design materials using digital platforms, as well as in drafting written communication materials for diverse audiences is required.
• Proven experience in communications in international organizations or the UN system related to One Health and/or ecosystem health is desirable.
• Excellent multimedia skills, and experience with tools for measuring engagement and reach is desirable.