YELL Communications Officer

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Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) - https://yell.my/ YELL is a joint programme of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), supported by Amanah Lestari Alam (ALAM) to reimagine youth participation in climate and environmental action, in Malaysia. With a focus on moving from awareness to action, empowering young people with the knowledge, skills and networks to address sustainability issues, YELL has two objectives: (1) To address the knowledge and resource gaps among local youth from diverse background by localising climate narratives through inclusion and emphasis on local and indigenous perspectives on nature and the environment, and (2) To strengthen the ecosystem of actors to support and hold the space for youth to engage as agents of change in environmental policy- and decision-making and in environmental actions.

YELL’s objectives will be achieved through three programmatic pillars: the ‘Exploraction’ programme, the ‘Conservocation’ programme, and the YELL Network Resource Hub. YELL is expected to enable children and young people aged 7-30 to act on climate and environmental issues with structured entry points through the three programmatic pillars.

Under UNDP’s advice and with the day-to-day supervision of the YELL Coordinator (or his/her designated mandated representative(s)), the Communications Officer will be expected to work closely with the YELL team and relevant units (in UNDP and UNICEF):

● To promote, develop and implement a communications strategy in support of project objectives, developed by YELL; ● To maintain records of media and social media coverage and collate analytics and metrics for YELL; ● To write / create, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, briefing documents and other marketing material that communicates the YELL’s programmes, activities and results; ● To gather information and create content to promote YELL-supported projects and activities; ● To collaborate with YELL network partners to create monthly communications material, social media campaigns or public events for YELL in line with environmental-themed commemorative days i.e. International Day of Forests (3 Mar), World Bee Day (20 May), etc.; ● To ensure or enhance the quality, standardisation, consistency and appropriateness of YELL communication materials and messages, including preparation of templates for decks and social media collaterals, aligned with branding kit; ● To participate in YELL activities, meetings, and events when required; ● To support YELL public events, related to advocacy strategy or YELL’s activities; ● To link up and ensure coherency with UNDP’s Communication Plan and Strategy related to the youth and inclusivity agenda ● Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the YELL team and UNDP

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility

☐ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☐ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Bachelor Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, environmental management, environmental science, arts, or a related field. At least 3 years of similar work experience is required. Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage. ● Excellent written and oral English communication skills; ● Candidates with basic design and layout skills and adept in using Adobe Photoshop Canva, Adobe Illustrator and Pagemaker are an added advantage; ● Candidates with graphic design and/or videography skills; ● Have an advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Publisher) ● Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently; ● Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; ● Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; ● Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Malaysia has a tropical climate whereby seasons reflect only variations of rainfall and occur at different times, depending on locations. Daytime temperatures throughout the year are around 30-34 degrees Celsius (90 F), nighttime temperatures are around 28-26 degrees. Because of the high humidity (60-80%) absolute temperature readings do not reflect the weather situation which is rather dependent on cloud cover and rainfall during daytime. In the highlands temperatures can fall as low as ten degrees Celsius (50F). Thunderstorms and torrential rainfalls are frequent but Malaysia is outside the typhoon and cyclone belt.

Bus services are available within Kuala Lumpur, although not efficient, and to other destinations. Taxis are used in and around larger cities; they are inexpensive and use meters but it is difficult to get a taxi during rush hours and one may spend a lot of time phoning for a taxi or trying to hail one down which will accept a ride in the right direction. The Express Rail Link (ERL) provides a nonstop journey, in 28 minutes, between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and KL Sentral, the country's rail transport nucleus.

Malaysia has a highly advanced communications infrastructure. Landlines for home and business are available almost anywhere in the country. Broadband and wireless Internet services are accessible in a growing area of KL and other major cities (dial-up Internet services are available via landlines. Most banks in Malaysia provide online banking services, besides issuance of charge cards and insurance products and the convenience of online bill payments. ATMs/cash dispensers offer a convenient way of withdrawing money on a credit or debit card. Most banks have these machines and all major cards are accepted. Credit cards are accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels. A local credit card can be arranged. Foreign currency can be exchanged at change booths which are located in most shopping centres, or at money exchange shops in town and in hotels.

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