Kiswahili Language Digital Media Consultant

Result of Service - Increased visibility of UNEP web content in Kiswahili language; - Increased visibility of UNEP social media messages and content in Kiswahili language.

Work Location Home Based

Expected duration 12 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 Communication Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.

The Kiswahili language consultant reports to the Head, Social Media Unit, of UNEP’s Communication Division.

The incumbent will perform the following functions: - Provides Kiswahili language website services such as: - Updates content on UNEP Kiswahili website and all UNEP campaign sites; - Ensures relevant content is translated from English to Kiswahili and posted in a timely manner; - Proofreads all content posted on the Kiswahili language website. - Coordinates review of existing Kiswahili -language sections of UNEP website to determine need for revisions.

• Provides Kiswahili language social media services such as: - Develops social media strategy and execution plans for Kiswahili-speaking audiences; - Coordinates creation of Kiswahili-language digital boards for campaigns; - Translates content from English to Kiswahili for posting on social media channels; - Maintains UNEP Kiswahili language social media channels; - Posts relevant and timely content on social media channels; - Engages with Kiswahili -speaking audience on social media channels; - Translates different types of content such as press releases, infographics, select publication, stories, campaign related content, etc from English to Kiswahili and makes these available on various channels; - Promotes UNEP’s work and messages to Kiswahili-language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities; - Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach; - Participates in other Communication Division activities (training, meetings, workshops);

  Qualifications/special skills Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, linguistic studies, translation or related field is required. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in translating English/ Kiswahili.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

  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.