Digital Coordinator (2 vacancies)
Oversee digital content for UNEP and enhance web visibility
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Overview
Oversee digital content for UNEP and enhance web visibility
You have:
- A master’s degree in journalism, communication, international relations, social sciences or other related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, publishing, public information, communication, information studies, or related field is required.
- Demonstrated experience editing content for websites.
- Knowledge of environmental issues is desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
Visibility for UNEP's programme of work and policy positions through accurate and timely maintenance of web pages and related digital products.
Work Location
Nairobi and Homebased
Expected duration
6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
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 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 Communications Division communicates UNEP’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.
The digital coordinators will focus on facilitating translation work, quality control for unep.org, related websites and other digital products.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Digital Strategy, the consultants will perform the following duties:
• Liaise with UNEP’s Communication Division, communicators outside the Division, and web focal points to post multilingual content on unep.org and related websites. • Ensure that web copy for UNEP and related websites accurately reflect UNEP’s policy positions, advocacy goals, and broader UN messaging. • Coordinate work of translation team for the UN Environment Assembly and other key events.
Qualifications/special skills
A master’s degree in journalism, communication, international relations, social sciences or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.” A Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, publishing, public information, communication, information studies, or related field is required Demonstrated experience editing content for web sites. Knowledge of environmental issues is desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to edit a complex piece of content for digital publication? | This assesses your content editing skills and experience. | Provide details on what the content was, the challenges faced, and how you approached the editing process. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and clarity in web content? | This evaluates your attention to detail and editorial standards. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with managing multilingual content. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage stakeholders through UNEP's digital platforms? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach collaboration with different teams to enhance UNEP's online presence? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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