Jobs at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities 
Under the direct supervision of the Communication Manager for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and UNEP’s Head of Web, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Improving the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration’s digital presence (see www.decadeonrestoration.org) , measured by such Key Performance Indicators like monthly page views, bounce rate, user journeys etc. 
• Working closely with the UNEP Communication webteam on identifying user needs and developing new user stories, programming new functionalities based on these needs.
• Supporting the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration’s vast network of partners by onboarding new partners and restoration initiatives to the digital interface.
• Connecting online-users to the resources, knowledge, and tools they need to support restoration on the ground.
• Connecting on the ground restoration efforts to the UN Decade’s digital interface.
• Tracking the impact of combined UN Decade efforts on the ground – measured through such Key Performance Indicators (KPI) like number and type of organizations involved, number of volunteers involved, hectares and types of ecosystems covered, regions represented, volunteers and employees engaged etc. 
• Selecting content for and running the UN Decade’s monthly newsletter, closely monitoring KPI such asabsolute and relative opening rates, user journeys, links clicked etc. 
• Supporting UN Decade Partners by coordinating monthly UN Decade Learning Sessions, aiming at suchKPI as number of people registered, regional, gender and ecosystem diversity, number of peopleattending, number of materials accessed etc.
• Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidance documents.
• Editing of content on unep.org (such as events).
• Supporting Search Engine Optimization and paid advertisement for UNEP communication products.
• Any other tasks related to (digital) communication and outreach under the UN Decade on EcosystemRestoration and the UNEP Communication Division.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Communication, Journalism, Information Technology or other relevant field is required. 
• A minimum of two years of experience in digital content management and user engagement. 
• Knowledge of Drupal, Wordpress or other Content Management Systems is required. 
• Ability to learn on-the-job and willingness to familiarize themselves with relevant digital tools is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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Duties and Responsibilities  

Under the supervision of the Head of Multimedia, the consultant will perform the following functions:  
Voice Over and Narration  

• Record professional voice overs for UNEP’s campaign videos, explainers, and corporate content in line with UNEP editorial and brand guidelines.  
• Collaborate with producers to interpret scripts, ensure clear tone and pacing, and deliver consistent vocal branding.  
• support multilingual adaptations where required, coordinating timing and style for translated versions.   

Roving Reporter and On-Screen Presentation  

• Serve as an on-screen presenter for selected UNEP video products and live or pre-recorded segments during events such as UNEA-7 or World Environment Day.  
• Conduct on-camera interviews with UNEP experts, youth leaders, and delegates.  
• Prepare short field reports or event summaries, maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and accessibility. 

Self-Shot Video Production  

• Plan, film, and edit short self-shot videos that complement UNEP’s campaign and digital outputs. 
• Mentor and coordinate contributors, including youth representatives or field partners, to ensure consistent quality of self-filmed content.  
• Support remote production workflows, including technical onboarding, file delivery, and content review.   

Collaboration and Editorial Support  

• Work closely with UNEP’s production team to integrate voice over, on-camera, and self-shot materials into cohesive multimedia stories.  
• Contribute to creative ideation sessions and provide input on scriptwriting, story structure, and visual tone.  
• Ensure all content aligns with UNEP’s editorial, branding, and accessibility standards.

Event and Campaign Support  

• Participate in on-site or remote coverage of UNEP events, producing quickturnaround video pieces for social and web distribution.  
• Support campaign visibility by providing dynamic voice, presence, and storytelling through UNEP’s YouTube and digital channels.

Qualifications/special skills

• Diploma in Communications, journalism, media production or another relevant field is required. 
• At least three years of experience working as a voice over artist, reporter, or self-shot video producer is required. Familiarity with remote production workflows, cloud storage tools, and standard video formats is required. Excellent communication, storytelling, and organizational skills is desirable

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.

Deadline : Nov 17, 2025