Air Quality Communication Expert

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Result of Service Under the direct supervision of the Associate Programme Officer – Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership, the consultant is required to provide technical support for the effective and efficient communication and outreach of the key findings from the air quality assessment, and overall project outreach.

The consultant will deliver the following key outputs:

1.Provide technical input and support the update and implementation of the communications plan for the BeatingAir Pollution in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi (SIG) through Evidence-Based Solutions Project

2.Deliver a High-level launch of the Air Quality Assessment Report for Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi

3.Review the editing and lay-out of the Air quality assessment report for Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi (in Englishand in Korean language)

Work Location Home based

Expected duration 1 July 2022 - 31 January 2023 (7 months)

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

UNEP’s Asia and the Pacific Office geographically serves 41 countries across the region to promote and implement sustainable development solutions. It assists countries of the region pursue sustainability, particularly in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including technical expertise, facilitating access to finance, undertaking cutting-edge science-policy assessments, offering advisory services and strengthening laws, policies, management and governance.

UNEP works with national and local authorities, civil society, other UN organizations, research institutions and the private sector to catalyze the efficient use of the region’s natural assets and reduce the degradation of the environment.

The first United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution on air quality adopted in 2014 called on UNEP to undertake assessments focused on identifying gaps to address air pollution, including monitoring and control, opportunities for cooperation, and mitigation opportunities. This was reinforced by UNEA resolution 3/8 on ‘Preventing and reducing air pollution to improve air quality globally’ which stressed the need for further sharing of existing knowledge on science, technology, policy, measures, and best practices related to addressing air pollution.

The Project “Beating Air Pollution in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi (SIG) through Evidence-Based Solutions” aims to assess the air pollution reduction interventions in SIG by reviewing the progress in air quality action and improvement at the national and local level from 2005 to 2040 to (1) increase understanding and awareness on the status of air pollution issue, including sources of air pollution, and on the actions being taken by relevant stakeholders to address this issue; (2) improve future policy action to reduce air pollution with better understanding of the effectiveness of policies and measures in place; and (3) identify good practices to inspire other cities and countries to beat air pollution.

The project seeks to recruit a local consultant to provide technical support for the effective and efficient communication and outreach of the key findings from the air quality assessment, and overall project outreach.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: University degree in communications, environment management, sustainable development or related field.

Experience: - A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in communication and outreach

  • At least 3 years of progressive experience in preparation, designing and implementation of international development projects, ideally in the field of environment.

  • Excellent proven written and oral communication skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting and analytical skills in English;

  • Strong skills in developing communications products

  • Experience with online and in person events and online event management platforms;

  • Experience with working for the UN or other international development organization is desirable.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Korean is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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