Communications Consultant

Consultant Environment Finance & Economy

Contract

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Result of Service

• Effectively delivers a wide range of communications tasks enhancing the profile and outreach of project impacts for the UNEP CCC under moderate supervision. • Accurately and in a timely manner, produces a range of impact stories digital and print and other outputs. • Appropriately applies relevant policies, guidelines, procedures and processes. • Establishes effective working relationships within UNEP CCC and internal and external contacts at all levels.

Work Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant will be responsible for supporting the Comms Team with a wide range of communications and outreach activities as outlined below: • Identify and prepare impact stories for different outreach platforms, with the project officers and • Suggest new and innovative formats for digital storytelling • Provide Support to in-country, regional and global climate change events • Engage with the communications colleagues across UNEP’s Climate Change Division In particular, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Chief Advisor, the Communications Consultant will perform the following functions: • Prepare content for UNEP-CCC’s web and SoMe platforms; research and write articles; help develop content in impact stories • Prepare engaging social media content (text and visual). • Provision of photography and videography services • Provide event support to major climate events • Act as backup on website - content management • Support the development and implementation of monitoring, tracking and reporting methods that help to measure engagement within UNEP-CCC

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field. • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience within the field of communications or journalism. • Experience in content development and storytelling for various communications channels, • Experience with CMS systems and video making • Knowledge of the UN system rules and regulations is an asset. • Experience working with international organizations and/or government counterparts is an asset. • Excellent and documented writing skills e.g. articles for print or digital required • Video content production for digital platforms and experience with video editing tools (e.g. Premiere Pro, After Effects) is an advantage. • Experience with website management (CMS/WordPress and/or Drupal). • High proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Power Point, etc.). • Great teamwork, analytical skills, planning, attention to detail and problem-solving skills. • Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other UN language an asset. • Ability to manage information objectively and accurately. • Ability to work well under pressure, with flexibility and adaptability amidst evolving circumstances. • Ability to identify and execute tasks independently with thoroughness and care. • Ability to thrive with multicultural teams.

Languages

Fluency in English is required, knowledge of other UN language an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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