Communication and Project Development Consultant

Result of Service1. The SUN team communicates effectively through relevant channels about its work and on UN system-wide environmental efforts to audiences, including senior management. 2. Greening the Blue Annual Report published in 2025. 3. The SUN facility is better engaged with relevant entities and communicates on Sustainable Facilities and Green ICT. 4. SUN team has a well developed new Project Document ahead of the February 2026 closure of Phase IV. Work LocationHome-based Expected duration12 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 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. The UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP’s) Sustainable UN (SUN) Unit in Geneva has a mandate to support the UN System’s internal operations as the UN strives towards continual improvement of its environmental sustainability. To further support the environmental improvements the SUN project collects annual reporting from UN entities. To further advance the System’s progress SUN is working to analysis and evaluate existing data collected from UN entities to further identify opportunities for improvement. It also organizes and facilitates knowledge sharing, exchanges of good practice, and awareness raising and communications in support of decision making within the UN system. The Sustainable UN facility project, phase IV, has an increased focus on informing and engaging senior level management and improving system-wide reporting, improving knowledge-management within the community of practice while still maintaining a focus on good communication and the exchange of best practices via the Greening the Blue publication and online community. These activities are in support of the key outcome for the project: to accelerate action and mobilize UN entities to further mainstream environmental considerations into all aspects of management and operations and improve upon the monitoring, reporting, and management of environmental impacts of their internal environmental sustainability. Specifically, efforts are needed over the coming year to better: • Develop new approaches for communicating and elucidating the UN Sustainability Strategy; • Support interagency communication on Environmental Sustainability which utilizes, in a new manner, the existing structures and channels; • Develop guidelines and procedures for the ongoing maintenance and renewal of communications from SUN (e.g. Greening the Blue Website, presentations, briefs, and other communication products); • Develop and manage the process for producing the annual Greening the Blue report including ensuring the report’s alignment with and navigation through the UNEP publications process; • Improve engagement between SUN facility other inter-agency networks and efforts, such as INFM, TTCP (facilities), and DTN (Green ICT) • Support development of new SUN Project Document ahead of the February 2026 closure of SUN Phase IV. The UNEP New York Office Sustainable UN team does not have the relevant capacity in house, to carry out the requires tasks and needs an external consultant. Expected outputs: 1. Plan outlining an approach for effectively communicating and engaging with a wide range of audiences including inter-agency focal points, senior management and key decision-makers (Member States, Donors, and similar organisations). 2. Successfully launched Greening the Blue Annual Report for 2025. 3. Report on Greening the Blue report launch (media coverage, visits on the website, survey of appreciation amongst stakeholders) 4. Report on delivery of two (2) Working Group on Sustainability in Management (WG) network meetings and other inter-agency meetings as needed. 5. Summary Reports on engagement with Inter-agency Network of Facilities Managers and Task Team on Common Premises, including jointly organized meetings or joint efforts 6. Report summarizing engagement with UNICC, ITU, and UNEP head of IT on Green ICT, including meetings and other joint efforts. 7. Summary of contributions to the drafting of new SUN facility Project Document, including stakeholder engagement, feedback, and other related contributions. Performance indicator: 1. Communication and Engagement plan; 2. Plan with milestones, tasks, and assignment of responsibilities for Greening the Blue report; 3. Summary report on performance of GtB Website and launch of report 4. Meeting minutes and agenda from two (2) WG network meetings 5. Plan for engagement on Sustainable Facilities with relevant inter-agency networks and projects. 6. Summary report on activities delivered as part of the Green ICT Advisory Group 7. Draft SUN facility Project Document outlined and presentations for engagement with stakeholders Qualifications/special skillsEducation: ● A post graduate degree (master’s or higher) in an environmental field, communications, development or sciences is required. Experience: o At least 7 years’ experience in policy, communications, and/or campaigns management in private and/or public sectors is required. o Experiences in communications focused on institutional sustainability is required. o Up-to-date proficiency with communications best practices, including social media, hybrid events, marketing briefs and online media required. o Experience in writing, editing and producing communications /marketing materials in International Organizations is required. o Experience in project management, policy development, project monitoring is desired. o Experience with sustainability in buildings is desired. Key Competencies; o Knowledge of the UN system and culture and familiarity with the UN interagency networks is desired. o Creative, autonomous, and resourceful strategist with a track record of proactivity. o Proficiency in software applications such as MS Word, Drupal, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop. o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Exposure to cross cultural and multi-ethnic working environment. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Languages● For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. ● Knowledge of French is desired. 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.