Communication and Outreach Consultant
Develop and implement communication and outreach activities for AMCEN.
Overview
Develop and implement communication and outreach activities for AMCEN.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, International Relations, Environmental Policy, or related field is required.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, or data science programs is desirable.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public information, media relations, or strategic communications.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of French is an asset.
Contract
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Result of Service
- Inception report and work plan within 2 weeks of start 2. Draft technical documents (briefs, reports, policy notes) 3. Meeting documentation (agendas, summaries, outcomes) 4. Monthly progress reports 5. Final report summarizing outputs and recommendations
Work Location
Nairobi
Expected duration
Four 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 Regional Office for Africa plays a vital role in the implementation of UNEP global programmes in the African region by initiating, coordinating, and catalysing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental challenges and emerging issues. The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) was established in 1985 to provide a platform for African Ministers of Environment to deliberate on issues of importance to the continent and to provide policy guidance for environmental action. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) serves as the Secretariat to AMCEN and supports the organization of its regular and special sessions, Bureau meetings, and the implementation of its decisions. To effectively deliver its mandate, AMCEN requires enhanced coordination of its programmes, activities, partnerships, and technical processes. Under direct supervision of the Regional Director for ROA, the incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting the AMCEN Secretariat to carry out the mandate of the Secretariat efficiently and effectively, provide support to African countries in the regional multilateral processes; and support other activities related to UNEP's-Africa Office work. The purpose of this consultancy is to develop and implement communication and outreach activities that increase awareness of AMCEN's priorities, decisions, programmes, and achievements among Member States, development partners, media, civil society, youth, academia, and the broader public. The incumbent will perform the following duties: 1. The Inception report and work plan 2. Comprehensive AMCEN communications and visibility strategy 3. Communication packages for AMCEN meetings and special events - Multimedia products, including infographics, videos, and visual content. 4. Monthly progress reports 5. Final report summarizing outputs and recommendations
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, International Relations, Environmental Policy, or related field. is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, or data science programs is desirable. Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public information, media relations, or strategic communications.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a communication strategy you developed that increased awareness of an organization’s priorities. | This question assesses your experience and ability to create effective communication strategies. | Outline the strategy, its implementation, and the outcomes, emphasizing innovative approaches taken. |
| How have you integrated multimedia in your communication initiatives? | The interviewer seeks to understand your skills in using various media forms for effective communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful stakeholder engagement activity you managed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with report writing and summarizing complex information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to adapt your communication method for different audiences. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the effectiveness of your communications initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in media relations, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your view, what role does communication play in environmental policy and advocacy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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