Communications & Knowledge Management Associate

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

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 Policy and Programme Division consolidates the policy, programme, monitoring, gender, and social safeguards functions of UNEP as well as its engagement with the United Nations system and key global processes such as the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other landmark global policy decisions in the context of the UN Development System (UNDS) reform.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communications & Knowledge Management Associate will be carrying out the following tasks: • Draft, edit, proofread, design, and layout communications content including articles, case studies, knowledge products, presentations, guidance notes, and SOPs for the UNEP UNCT Engagement Network and UNEP use at country level. • Draft, coordinate, and disseminate the UNEP UNCT Knowledge Network monthly newsletter/updates, showcasing the Advisory Group and Network’s content and new Knowledge Products. • Support the organization, coordination, and back-end facilitation of the UN Reform Dialogues/Webinars and other online virtual exchanges among practitioners, as well as document them and maintain the documentation. • Support the maintenance, update, and curation of the Knowledge Network SharePoint Space, online resource library, and related mailing lists and communications channels in close coordination with the PCU Knowledge Management Taskforce. • Liaise and coordinate with other communications and knowledge management focal points within PPD and UNEP to ensure that activities and webinars are implemented in a strategic and complementary manner and encourage exchange of information and good practices. • Support the drafting, development, implementation, and review of PCU’s Knowledge Management and Communications Plans. • Develop a template for the UNEP Knowledge Products for UNCTs and support colleagues in ensuring they have a general look & feel and are compliant with UNEPs corporate guidelines. • Design, document, and facilitate the implementation of a knowledge repository of case studies and key messages to support the work and mandate of PCU & PPD • Review UNEP and UN materials as required and extract the relevant information to feed into the Case Studies and Key Messages repositories as well as organize and upload in the document library when relevant for UNCT engagement. • Train and support UNEP colleagues on the usage of the UNCT Engagement Knowledge Network Resources, Site and act as a Knowledge Management champion/advocate within the team and PPD. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

As an active UNEP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to UNEP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • The UNEP UNCT Engagement Knowledge Network SharePoint Space is regularly updated and maintained with relevant content, documents, and events. • The Knowledge Network mailing list & communications channels are maintained and discussions and Q&As are duly supported and curated ensuring action items are followed up on. • Case studies are documented and converted into clear, simple, and visually appealing communications products. • UNEP Knowledge Products have a standard look and feel and are graphically laid out in a visually appealing way. • UNEP/UN content is reviewed, organized, and curated in the Knowledge SharePoint Space and internal key messages/documents repositories as necessary. • Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative, and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality, and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in a work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working

communications and/or knowledge management is required. • Previous Working experience in environmental matters, experience working in the UN or other international development or humanitarian organizations, and other international experience(s) (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) will be considered an asset • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent writing, presentation, formulation, and reporting skills with attention to detail. • Knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator) and/or Canva is required. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production, editing, and layout; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Ability to engage with a wide range of colleagues worldwide, build, sustain, and/or strengthen working relations, trust, and mutual understanding • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Have affinity with or interest in environment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

The Republic of Kenya is an equatorial nation on the coast of East Africa, neighbouring Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Indian Ocean. Kenya has two levels of Government; National Government and 47 sub-national Governments called Counties. Counties are further divided into sub-counties. Kenya is a multi-party state with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Kenya’s population of more than 40 million is growing at an annual rate of 2.2%. The country’s GNP per capita estimated at purchasing power parity (PPP) is $975, and the GNP is growing at an average rate of 0.1% annually. More than 26% of Kenya’s people live below the international poverty line of $1 per day. Kenya’s main food crops are “maize, wheat, pulses, roots and tubers.” (FAO).

Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services, health facilities, public transport, telecommunication and banking services, and educational facilities are readily available. The city is widely connected through its main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up-country destinations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both the UN-HABITAT and UNEP. The socio-economic and cultural background of the immediate society the UNV would be living and working in is diverse and prevailing security conditions at the place of assignment is modest. The topographic and climatic features of the assignment location is highland cool and warm tropical climate.