Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Internal
Communication Specialist in the Communication Division of UNEP, the UN
Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Support the implementation of UNEP internal
communication plans and strategies, targeting over 3,000 personnel in Nairobi
and 42 duty stations, including regional and country offices, worldwide.
Manage live and virtual events, including UNEP
monthly Global Townhall chaired by UNEP Executive Director and moderated by the
Chief of Staff on Microsoft Teams.
Provide support to virtual dialogues on UNEP’s three
pillars, climate, nature and pollution, and in-person events to celebrate
International UN Days, including World Environment Day, International Day of
Clean Air, and International Day of Zero Waste.
Develop promotional banners and run-of-shows for
internal events when required.
Liaise with vendors to procure branded materials for
UNEP’s events.
Manage budget process for internal events.
Moderate events when required.
Liaise with UNEP personnel to organize and coordinate
webinars, trainings and meetings.
Develop content for UNEP internal channels, including
weekly newsletters, UNEP intranet and iSeek (UN Secretariat Intranet).
Write stories about UNEP personnel and internal
events.
Update UNEP intranet and iSeek on a regular basis.
Collect data and monitor internal communication
channels and staff engagement activities.
Provide support to organize and promote the Kipepeo
Awards that recognize UNEP personnel for their teamwork, innovation and
impactful programmes, projects and/or initiatives.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the
concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and
take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark
International Volunteer Day);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or
local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action
that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection
activities;
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences
and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases,
etc.;
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived
UN Volunteers;
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online
volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use
the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Results/Expected Outputs
Deliver smooth virtual events on Microsoft Teams
Create good relationships with UNEP stakeholders,
including personnel from other divi-sions, regional and country offices, UNEP
partners and vendors
Develop well-crafted messages and articles
Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is
systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout
the assignment
A final statement of achievements towards
volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting
on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and
capacities developed
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 – 80
Required experience
3 years of experience in communication and media in
national and international contexts, including in events management, graphic
design, article drafting, and stakeholder liaison.
Experience in increasingly responsible roles within
communication, public information, journalism, and/or event management.
Comfortable interacting with key stakeholders,
high-level speakers, and third-party agencies,
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills,
Excellent organizational and project management
skills,
Experience working in a fast-paced environment,
Exceptional attention to detail and multi-tasking
skills,
Able to learn new technologies quickly and
troubleshoot,
Excellent teamwork skills,
Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communication,
journalism, international relations
Competencies and values
Professionalism, Communications, Planning and
Organizing
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Arts and design, Information
technology
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