Communications Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Under the supervision of the Marine and Freshwater Branch’s Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Unit Chief and Programme Management Officer, the consultant will perform the following duties:

• Prepare 3 short case studies reports of best practices and lessons learned from small grants projects, with photos, quotes and maps, based on existing reports and information gathering from implementing partners. These can include case studies by theme (gender and traditional knowledge) or location, among others.
• Draft the content of a UNEP webpage on the marine and coastal ecosystems small grants programme
• Develop and implement a content calendar for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs’ (GFCR) social media channels (LinkedIn, Bluesy, Instagram, etc.) aligned with key events (UNGA, COP30, UNEA, OOC etc.).
• Draft, design, and post compelling social media content for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, including graphics, carousels, short videos, case studies and stories.
• Design and format a quarterly newsletter for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs
• Monitor social media engagement metrics for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, prepare monthly analytics reports on social media data, and recommend optimizations.
• Coordinate side events, webinars and other events, including From Ridge to Reef: Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Solutions for Resilient, Prosperous Coastal Communities, for UNEA-7 and Our Oceans Conference
• Organize bilateral meetings with partners when requested
• Prepare media and communication products on marine and coastal ecosystems work of UNEP to raise awareness, and to engage stakeholders and partners
• Provide technical support to the host country in the organization of the Ocean Conference

Qualifications/special skills

• A university degree (master’s or equivalent) in communications, environmental studies, marine science, journalism, public relations, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. .
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, media relations, or knowledge management, preferably within the environmental or sustainable development sectors is required
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, including social media content planning and management across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and BlueSky is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, edit, and design engaging multimedia content (graphics, short videos, carousels, newsletters, and web content) is desirable.
• Experience in writing and producing case studies or success stories, ideally related to environmental or community-based projects is desirable.
• Strong skills in data analysis and reporting on communication and engagement metrics, with the ability to derive insights and recommend improvements is desirable.
• Experience coordinating events, webinars, and side events at high-level international forums (e.g., UNEA, COP, Our Ocean Conference) is desirable.
• Familiarity with marine and coastal ecosystem issues, coral reef conservation, climate change, and sustainable development is a strong asset is desirable.