Strategic Engagement for COP15

Support nature asset team engagement at COP15

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 19 Sep 2022 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support nature asset team engagement at COP15

You have:

  • Exceptional English writing and communications skills
  • Advanced research skills
  • Proven knowledge of the Convention on Biological Diversity structure and aims

Contract

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Despite on-going efforts, biodiversity is deteriorating worldwide and this decline is projected to worsen with business-as-usual scenarios. The UN Biodiversity Conference will convene governments from around the world to agree to a new set of goals for nature over the next decade through the Convention on Biological Diversity post-2020 framework process. The framework sets out an ambitious plan to implement broad-based action to bring about a transformation in society’s relationship with biodiversity and to ensure that, by 2050, the shared vision of living in harmony with nature is fulfilled.

Support Nature Asset Team / Global Fund for Coral Reefs engagement at COP15 by: -Producing and/or editing core documents: event concept note, background note -Producing and/or editing high level briefs/speaking points for senior leadership -Producing and/or editing communications materials such as 2 page statements, published engagement pages, press release, communications toolkit

Exceptional English writing and communications skills Advanced research skills Proven knowledge of the Convention on Biological Diversity structure and aims

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to produce high level briefs for senior leadership? This question assesses your experience in crafting important communications for executives. Discuss a specific situation where your communication skills made an impact.
What strategies would you use to ensure effective communication of biodiversity goals? The interviewer wants to understand your strategic thought process in communications. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on the developments of the Convention on Biological Diversity? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you edited a document under a tight deadline. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you believe communications play in biodiversity conservation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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