Social Media Consultant

Result of Service - Visibility for UNEP work and priority issues through creation and strategic dissemination of high-quality content on social media channels

Work Location HOME-BASED

Expected duration 9 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 Social Media Consultant will produce compelling and innovative content designed to engage the public on issues relevant to UNEP’s mandate and provide strategic guidance on how to deliver that content to various audiences. Under the supervision of the Head of the Social Media Unit and the guidance of Chief of Digital Strategy, the consultant will perform the following duties:

* Draft content for posting on UNEP’s English-language social media channels; * Track performance of all social media posts created; * Prepare strategic social media plans for UNEP and issue-based initiatives; * Coordinate social media support to UNEP campaigns; * Coordinate social media support to UNEP scientific report launches; * Increase visibility for UNEP digital content.

Qualifications/special skills A Bachelors degree in communications, international relations or a related field is required. Academic background in environmental science is desirable. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in social media and digital communication or related field is required. Experience with the United Nations system is desirable

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