Communications Specialist

Contract

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Result of Service

1. Communications material like human interest stories, web stories and others is created to ensure the project visibility
2. The TEEB page on unep.org is updated with the latest written and audio-visual content
3. Info material on country initiatives in the form of factsheets and others is developed
4. Communication assessment missions to the TEEBAgriFood project countries (Kenya and india) are conducted
5. Country research partners in Kenya and India are trained in communication and advocacy for food system transformation
6. Advocacy and communication efforts are improved and TEEBAgriFood activities mainstreamed through coordination with the Ecosystems Division Advocacy and Communication Group

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

24 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Organization Setting:

UN Environment 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. 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. UN Environment Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

The Communication Specialist will support the Economics of Nature Unit (TEN). TEN hosts The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity (TEEB), and the sub-initiative termed TEEB for Agriculture and Food (TEEBAgriFood). TEEBAgriFood seeks to provide a comprehensive economic evaluation of the "eco-agri-food systems" complex and demonstrate that the economic environment in which farmers operate is distorted by significant externalities, both negative and positive, and a lack of awareness of dependency on natural, human and social capital.

The communication consultant will coordinate communication and advocacy activities for the Economics of Nature Unit and create communications content across a variety of channels to ensure project visibility.

The consultant shall be under the overall supervision and will report directly to the Head of the Economics of Nature Unit.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Coordination

o Work with, coordinate with and train national research partners on Communication related topics to ensure development of national communications products o Work with the Ecosystems Division Advocacy and Communication Group to improve the coordination and efficiency of the advocacy and communication efforts, as advocacy focal point for the Biodiversity and Land Branch at UNEP; mainstreaming of TEEBAgriFood activities via this Advocacy and Communication Group o Ensure effective knowledge management by coordinating the flow of information, communication and advocacy products from country partners to global UNEP workstreams, and as such connecting work across silos o Ensure smooth workflow between the Economics of Nature Unit and the UNEP Communication Division. Liaise with Head of Content & Head of Multimedia to ensure visibility of TEEB Communications products on global UNEP Channels o Work with partners to identify and coordinate key moments for advocacy and public-facing communication activities for TEN o Oversee the day-to-day work of those contributing to TEN communications: Communications Consultants, Graphic Designer, Videographer, Website Consultant etc.

Content creation

o Develop and oversee the development of impact stories for IKEA projects through a wide variety of communication tools and products (e.g. infographics, geospatial platforms, story maps, dynamic blog pieces, human interest stories), using data and insights from TEN workstreams. o Visit IKEA partner countries to coordinate video production and develop multimedia content to be highlighted on unep.org o Develop country policy briefs jointly with IKEA country leads and national country institutions. o Develop social media content in collaboration with IKEA Foundation partners, at country level as well as at global level, through UNEP and TEEB social media channels o Coordinate the development of materials and media briefings advocacy events linked to the IKEA Foundation project o Develop TEEBAgriFood content for blog articles, audio-visual materials, newsletters and website updates, based on identified user needs from national project partners and global end users

Qualifications/special skills

A first-level degree in Media, Communication, Languages or Environment related subjects is required. An advanced degree would be an added advantage. A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in Journalism or Communication for International Development is required. Previous work within the UN System or International Organizations is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, oral and written English is required.

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.