Social Media Consultant

Create and disseminate high-quality content on UNEP's social media channels.

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Overview

Create and disseminate high-quality content on UNEP's social media channels.

You have:

  • A master’s degree in communication, international relations 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 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in social media and digital communication is required.
  • Academic background in environmental science is desirable.
  • Experience with the United Nations system is desirable.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Contract

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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

Nairobi

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 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 master’s degree in communication, international relations 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 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in social media and digital communication is required. Academic background in environmental science is desirable. 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.

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 an innovative social media campaign you developed? This question assesses your creativity and ability to engage audiences. Discuss a specific campaign, highlighting your role and the results achieved.
How do you measure the success of social media posts? The interviewer wants to understand your analytical skills in social media management. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure content resonates with diverse audiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced in a previous role and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay current with social media trends and changes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of how you increased visibility for a digital campaign? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use for social media content scheduling and performance tracking? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach creating content for a sensitive environmental issue? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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