Communication & Outreach Consultant

Result of ServiceProvide communication and outreach support to promote the achievements and enhance the visibility of the regional projects/programmes. Work LocationLocal consultant Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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 Asia and the Pacific Office geographically serves 41 countries across the region to promote and implement sustainable development solutions. It assists countries of the region pursue sustainability, particularly in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including technical expertise, facilitating access to finance, undertaking cutting-edge science-policy assessments, offering advisory services and strengthening laws, policies, management and governance. UNEP works with national and local authorities, civil society, other UN organizations, research institutions and the private sector to catalyze the efficient use of the region’s natural assets and reduce the degradation of the environment. UNEP Asia and the Pacific’s Communication Team is dedicated to sparking public engagement and inspiring action on the most pressing environmental challenges in the region. The dynamic team crafts and delivers powerful campaigns and initiatives that amplify UNEP’s mission, foster understanding, and drive global sustainability efforts. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of Deputy Regional Director. • To write articles capturing UNEP’s events messages. • To design and create visual assets, including social media cards, presentations and infographics, to be used in profiling the stories, results and achievements of UNEP regional projects/programmes to targeted ranges of audiences. • To undertake, support and facilitate the production of videos and other multimedia assets to showcase and deliver powerful campaigns and initiatives that amplify UNEP’s mission, foster understanding, and drive global sustainability efforts. • To facilitate and support the implementation and assessments of UNEP campaigns as well as the regional communications and outreach of UNEP activities in Asia and the Pacific. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree in environment/social/natural science, communication, media, public relations and equivalent academic qualifications, or equivalent work experienceใ • Familiarity with issues in the area of sustainable development is required. • At least 5 years of progressive experience in designing visual communications assets. • Demonstrated experience in developing infographics for use on digital media channels is required. • Working experience in a multicultural environment including the United Nations is desirable. • Demonstrated excellence in communications and writing skills LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.