Mission and objectivesSince its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the 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. UNEPโs mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.
ContextThe incumbent will be based at the UNEP Office in Beirut and work under the supervision of the Regional Communications officer. The role of the incumbent is that of an expert in translations from English to Arabic and a digital specialist in both web and social media.
Task DescriptionThe incumbent will perform the following functions: Web โข Ensures relevant content, such as stories, press releases, select speeches and publications, is translated from English to Arabic and posted in a timely manner; โข Proofreads all content posted on the Arabic language website; โข Coordinates review of existing Arabic-language sections of UNEP website to determine need for revision; โข Updates content on UNEP Arabic website. Social Media โข Carries out social media strategy and execution plans for Arabic-speaking audiences; โข Translates social media content from English to Arabic, including videos and graphics; โข Maintains UNEP Arabic language social media channels, posting relevant and timely content and engaging with Arabic-speaking audiences; โข Promotes UNEPโs work and messages to Arabic language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities; โข Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach; Support โข Support requests from Executive Director related to Arabic-language audiences and her official travel. โข Stay abreast of rapidly changing technological advancements related to digital platforms and translation methods; โข Participates in other Communication Division activities (training, meetings, workshops); โข Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies and valuesโข Professionalism โข Integrity โข Teamwork and respect for diversity โข Commitment to continuous learning โข Planning and organizing โข Communication โข Flexibility
Living conditions and remarksAs this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers receive a volunteer living allowance to sustain a basic, adequate and safe lifestyle. This allowance varies from one location to another depending on local living costs, but all national UN Volunteers in the same location receive the same allowance. Below is a summary of the Conditions of Service. Allowances The purpose of allowances for national UN Volunteers is to enable the national UN Volunteers to sustain a modest and secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the volunteer work. Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): All national UN Volunteers are entitled to a monthly volunteer living allowance of USD 1,952.49 The purpose of this allowance is to cover the basic living costs of the national UN Volunteer, and her or his family when applicable. The allowance is to ensure that the volunteer can sustain a basic, adequate and safe lifestyle. The monthly allowance rate is a fixed ra for the duty station as established by UNV headquarters. Resettlement allowance: Eligible national UN Volunteers are entitled to receive a resettlement allowance upon satisfactory completion of the assignment. The allowance assists the volunteer to reintegrate into society both professionally and personally upon completion of their UN Volunteer service. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. https://www.unv.org/. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos