Content Creator Associate

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Create engaging content and designs for UNEP's communications.

You have:

• Must have excellent oral and written skills, with experience in drafting and reporting.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic design and social media management.
• Strong creativity skills and experience in developing impactful visual content.
• Ability to work inclusively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Knowledge and interest in environmental issues, particularly in Africa.
• Self-motivated with ability to meet tight deadlines.

Contract

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

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment. UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

For over 50 years, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges - from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world's seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy.

UNEP is driving transformational change by drilling down on the root causes of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution.

The International Youth UN Volunteer will sit in the Communications unit of the UNEP Africa Office.

The UNEP Africa Office supports African governments to translate decisions and statements made on natural resources into practical actions and innovative solutions at regional, national and local levels for the benefit of their populations. This will lead to wealth and job creation, revenue generation, food security, social equity and a healthy environment.

Reporting to the Head of the UNEP Africa Office Communications unit, and working closely with colleagues in Communications unit, the International Youth UNV will undertake the following tasks:

1.Design of print and digital visual communications material •Deliver creative and engaging ideas for print, electronic, web-based product. Design user-friendly and impactful communications products and reports in line with Africa Office branding and graphic guidelines. •Translate data and key facts on Africa derived from UNEP reports into appealing graphic elements – infographics, fractography. •Layout and design information and communication materials for specific and recurring events (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)

2.Content creation for Social Media channels •In collaboration with the communications officer, prepare social media packages for campaigns and support with the visual design of social media posts as needed. •Under the supervision of the head of the communications unit, ensure posting, dissemination and promotion of the digital presence •Produce and/or repurpose visual content that will drive social media and news media engagement around regular programme activities, advocacy priorities and emergencies when they arise •Collaborate with internal teams to understand project objectives and translate them into structured and creative work planning documents •Ensure compliance with ethical and child safeguarding guidelines when dealing with vulnerable subjects.

3.Other •Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of communication efforts. •Monitor, report and evaluate the use and effectiveness of and performance of social media and posts.

•Adaptability and flexibility •Creativity •Planning and organizing •Professionalism

Managing social media channels for an international organization including design of visual materials, layout and graphics. •Previous experience in Environment relevant project or programmes or experience with graphic design software and/or social media management tool is an asset. Previous experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset. •Other mandatory required technical knowledge: •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. •Proven creativity for an international organization, •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. •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. •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. •Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain. •Sound security awareness. •Have affinity with or interest in Environment in Africa, as well as 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, neighboring 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.

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