Communications Consultant

Result of Service1. Inception report outlining the methodology of executing the work. 2. A series of compelling human-interest stories highlighting the impact of project interventions, featuring the Regional Ocean Governance Strategy, ecosystem monitoring frameworks, updated MEDAs, and oil spill preparedness, and national level demonstration activities with interviews, community testimonies, and visual content. 3. SAPPHIRE project outputs uploaded to the Nairobi Convention Clearing House Mechanism to inform an interactive ArcGIS Storymap showcasing SAPPHIRE project best practices, geographic maps of project activities, multimedia enhancements like images and videos, and lessons learned with actionable recommendations. 4. A comprehensive social media strategy outlining goals, target audiences, and messaging, complemented by monthly content calendars with updates, infographics, short videos, and increased engagement on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 5. Well-coordinated press releases, insightful blog posts, media events for key meetings and workshops, organized interviews with project stakeholders, and media field visits to generate impactful coverage and highlight project achievements. 6. Visually appealing brochures detailing project objectives and achievements, concise fact sheets summarizing key outcomes, and posters for events showcasing project highlights, with high-quality publications for stakeholder distribution. Work LocationHome-Based Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Setting 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 administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The Contracting Parties to the Convention are Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania. UN Environment's, Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. UNEP/The Nairobi Convention, under the project on the “Western Indian Ocean Large Marine Ecosystems Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonisation and Institutional Reforms (SAPPHIRE) requires the services of a communications consultant to support the project’s communication and outreach initiatives in the final months of project implementation through development of information and communication products for target audiences, including story maps, press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips and support activities related to various aspects of the project.. Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the consultant will be responsible for the following: 1. Develop human-interest stories showcasing the impact of project interventions, particularly the progress in implementing the Regional Ocean Governance Strategy, ecosystem monitoring frameworks, revised MEDAs and oil spill preparedness, as well as results of selected demonstration project activities in various WIO countries. 2. Upload SAPPHIRE project outputs to the Nairobi Convention Clearing House Mechanism and work with others in the technical team to inform an interactive ArcGIS Storymap showcasing SAPPHIRE project best practices, geographic maps of project activities, multimedia like images and videos, and lessons learned with recommendations. 3. Design and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to increase awareness of SAPPHIRE project interventions and achievements; and develop content calendars, including posts, infographics, and short videos for platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 4. Well-coordinated press releases and briefings, insightful blog posts, brochures, fact sheets, posters and media events for key meetings and workshops, organized interviews with project stakeholders, and media field visits to generate impactful coverage and highlight project achievements. 5. Visually appealing brochures detailing project objectives and achievements, concise fact sheets summarizing key outcomes, and posters for events showcasing project highlights, with high-quality publications for stakeholder distribution. Qualifications/special skillsA first university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in Communications or related field is required. o Four (4) years of relevant experience in social media, public information, journalism, communication, media affairs, campaigns or events of public interest, or related area is required. o Video development and editing skills are required. o Knowledge in developing information/communications products for target audiences such press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, video editing and graphic editing tools desirable. o Working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels is desirable. ● Demonstrated ability to develop interactive communications products is desirable. ● Demonstrated ability to produce quality products in a timely manner is desirable. ● Working knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region would be desirable. ● Experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment and demonstrated broad understanding of developmental matters in the WIO region is desirable. ● Demonstrated competency in excellent science communications writing is desirable. Ability to work within short timelines and with minimum supervision will be an added advantage LanguagesEnglish and French are the official working languages of the United Nations. For this consultancy, fluency in 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.