Public Advocacy Lead – Pollution Action Communication

Result of Service The objective of the assignment is to achieve the following – - Create and contribute to a growing positive discourse for addressing the planetary crises. - Contribute to increasing public and policymaker ambitions for accelerated environmental action. - Increase meaningful visibility for UNEP and its objectives and expected accomplishments.

Work Location Nairobi

Expected duration The duration of this contract is for 6 months, starting on 1 July 2022 and ending no later than 31 December 2022.

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.

This position is located in the Public Advocacy and Outreach Unit in the Communications Division. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Public Advocacy and Communication Section, the Division intends to recruit an Advocacy Lead dedicated to one of the strategic thematic sub-programmes of the new Medium-Term Strategy, namely, Pollution Action Communication.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Public Advocacy and Communication, the consultant will: 1. Develop operational plan covering second half of 2022 based on mapping and calendar of communications and advocacy activities. 2. Extend reach and scope of Pollution Action communications by bringing onboard and engaging partners. 3. In close coordination with account managers, develop launch and marketing plans for relevant flagship publications. 4. Produce a quarterly data-rich summary of communication activities

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, international relations, social sciences or other related field, is required. Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, communication, programme management or related field is required. Language: 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.

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.