Communication Expert

Result of Service SCP and CE Academy (E-learning Project): - Working closely with UNEP staff and other experts to fine-tune the scripts and knowledge checks/interactive assessments for Module 1 and Module 2 - Producing the visual and audio content of the e-learning module in English (in Articulate 360), with the script fully integrated into the final modules, in collaboration with the UNEP staff. - Pilot testing the modules with relevant UNEP staff and adjusting the modules based on feedback received - Finalizing learning modules, with feedback from piloting fully integrated into the final designed modules - Aligning with technical colleagues to host the modules on UNEP’s platform. - Developing communication materials to disseminate the e-learning modules - Maintaining the e-learning module on the UNEP IT platform to fix technical issues based on feedback received - Disseminating the e-learning module within UNEP by using UNEP internal communication channels such as the WeCollaborate

GEF Nigeria project - Finalising and disseminating the project video - Updating and maintaining a webpage for documenting the learning from the project

Communication materials for Circular & Fair ICT Pact (CFIT) - Supporting the development and implementation of communication and outreach strategy for the Circular & Fair ICT Pact (CFIT) - Collaborating with the CFIT team and supporting the design of communication products to be used under their outreach efforts - Supporting the organisation of relevant events planned by CFIT (February 2023 webinar on framework document, anniversary event in June 2023 etc.)

UNEP Plastics Initiative: - Developing and implementing a communication and visibility strategy to highlight the work and impact of UNEP plastic project and UNEP’s work in plastics - Drafting, designing, and publishing communication, visibility, and knowledge products to highlight and disseminate the impact and good practices generated for UNEP plastics initiative, including but not limited to: o press releases or social media releases for project-related work and events (as and when required) disseminated online on the webpage and through email newsletters o infographics, factsheets, brochures, and posters (as and when required) o webpage created under UNEP website for UNEP Plastics Initiative o power-point presentations (as and when required) o communication bundle for project events (social media and email invites, media cards, banners, agenda, web content for events) - Supporting the development of a full project document for the ONE UNEP Plastics Initiative, by using the MTS template - Supporting the development of project proposals related to the Theory of Change and LogFrame, such as UN-DESA proposal, GEF 8 Plastics IP and its child projects, and EPR proposals - Supporting the communication activities of plastics-related events: World Environment Day, INC-2 in Paris, INC-3 in Nairobi, intersessional work on multistakeholder dialogues - Supporting the ongoing work related to resource mobilisation of the UNEP Plastics Initiative

Communication materials for the UNEP plastics flagship report - Infographics to demonstrate the key messages of the report - Other communication materials for the report (such as flyers and website materials)

Hotspots analysis for AC and Food value chains on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (a joint study of Life Cycle Initiative and Ozone Secretariat) - Design and develop a set of infographics indicating the two value chains - air-conditioners and food cold chain -and results of the hotspot analysis of two value chains (total 5 infographics). - Design and develop a brochure/PowerPoint presentation using the above infographics and key outcomes of the study.

Global Monitoring of POPs - Support design of visual concepts and templates for work related to global monitoring of POPs to promote a recognizable visual identity - Support graphic and layout design for reports related to global monitoring of POPs to ensure easy navigation and adherence to UNEP style guidance - Support other communication activities related to global monitoring of POPs where needed

Other communication work: - Creating knowledge and communication products for the CPU (related to plastics work and other project-related sectors). These include the drafting, designing, editing, and publishing of communication and knowledge products such as infographics, factsheets, flyers, posters, banners, social-media cards, web content, and PowerPoint presentations to visualize and disseminate CPU’s work in plastics and other related sectors. - Working closely with the UNEP staff and other consultants and integrating and addressing their comments into the communication and knowledge materials produced

Work Location home based

Expected duration 12 months

Duties and Responsibilities The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional levels. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Economy Division works with international governments and non-governmental organizations, national and local governments, business and industry to develop and implement policies, strategies, and practices that are cleaner and safer, incorporate environmental costs, use natural resources efficiently, reduce pollution and risks for humans and the environment, and enable the implementation of conventions and international agreements.

The UNEP Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2022-2025 identifies unsustainable consumption and production as the underlying cause of the current three planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The MTS aims to address those existential threats by working towards climate stability, living in harmony with nature, and towards a pollution-free planet. These three strategic pillars will require policies, partnerships, and investments in Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) to be secured, based on life cycle thinking, circular economy, sustainable business practices, greening value chains, sustainable finance, data, scientific analysis, and reliable consumer information. UNEP aims at making all UNEP staff SCP ambassadors and at equipping programme staff to embed SCP and circular economy (CE) into their programmatic design, through the development and roll-out of an online SCP and CE Academy. Two online modules are initially developed, and there is a need to include concrete examples from the electronics sector to demonstrate how SCP and CE can be applied in high-impact sectors such as electronics.

UNEP is developing and implementing a plastic initiative aiming to trigger a systems change to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy of plastics, with concerted actions by key stakeholders across the plastics life cycle, to end plastic pollution. The initiative builds upon UNEP’s key strengths as the global authority on environmental issues, including the hosting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. The initiative will inform decision-makers and the public about plastic pollution to rallying actors across the value chain (especially the private sector) to scale up solutions.

The Knowledge and Risk Unit of the Chemicals and Health Branch promotes scientific approaches and knowledge for the sound management of chemicals including through the implementation of UNEA resolutions. The Knowledge and Risk Unit gathers, compiles, and analyses state-of-the-art information and data, including through monitoring activities, inventories, and assessments, to allow policymakers to make informed decisions on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The Unit executes projects and covers topics related to lead in paint, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), highly hazardous pesticides, chemicals in products, and issues of concern highlighted by governments. The UNEP/GEF POPs Global Monitoring Plan projects implemented by the Unit focus on data generation and capacity building in developing countries to support fulfilling the obligations under the Stockholm Convention.

The Life Cycle Initiative along with Ozone Secretariat conducted a Hotspots analysis for value chains involving substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The report presents the environmental hotspots of two value chains involving refrigerants controlled under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. For any product, service, or system, an environmental hotspot may be a stage, process, or elementary flow that accounts for a significant proportion of environmental impacts of the system throughout its lifecycle [1]. The report focuses on the hotspots related mainly to ozone layer depletion (measured in gCFC-11eq) and climate change (measured in kgCO2eq) related impacts produced by the air conditioning value chain and the food cold chain.

The focus of the consultancy is to support the improvement of the SCP and CE Academy, the communication work related to the Circular & Fair ICT Pact (CFIT), the communication work of the GEF Nigeria project, and the communication work for the ONE UNEP Plastic Initiative and the Consumption and Production Unit (CPU). The consultant will also support the Life Cycle Initiative and Ozone Secretariat team and the Knowledge and Risk Unit of the Chemicals and Health Branch in designing and developing communication materials, primarily infographics related to global monitoring POPs, and the Hotspots analysis for value chains involving substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

The consultant will work home-based and full-time, under the supervision of the programme officer coordinating the Sustainable Consumption and Production and Circular Economy work of the Consumption and Production unit in the Economy Division. The consultant will also support the programme officer in coordinating the POPs global monitoring plan projects, hotspot analysis work of the Life Cycle Initiative of the Economy Division, and Ozone Secretariat for the relevant work highlighted in para above.

Qualifications/special skills Education: Advanced university degree in social sciences, environmental studies, teaching/ training, or a related technical field.

Experience: - At least 15 years of work experience related to implementing and/or overseeing teaching/ training activities, and developing communication materials and knowledge products - Proven work experience in developing training programmes, especially on online training courses and e-learning modules - Good knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues, and basic knowledge of sustainable consumption and production, circular economy, and value chains - Excellent knowledge of training design, methods, and curriculum development - Excellent communication skills in structuring and conveying information/ learning content in non-technical language - Experience working with the United Nations and international organisations - Knowledge of the UN System is an advantage

Languages Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

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.