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Communications Officer
Responsibilities
- Deliver on the UN-REDD Programme Knowledge Management (KM) and communications strategy with emphasis on the Africa region.
- Liaise with UN-REDD Programme partners and other relevant institutions to ensure continued delivery of the UN-REDD Programme KM and communications strategy and workplan.
- Support in the mainstreaming of the role of KM and communications in the UN-REDD Programme including through providing inputs on KM and communications activities for annual and semi-annual Programme progress reports.
- Support the inter-agency Communications and Knowledge Management Working Group.
- Promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major achievements and events of the Programme and its Partner Countries including through proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, brokering media interviews, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
- Monitor and analyze current events, public opinion and press, identify issues and trends, and advise management on appropriate action/responses.
- Manage and grow contact lists including: general info subscribers, media, newsletter subscribers, weekly roundup subscribers.
- Support national-level communication teams.
- Point media inquiries to respective REDD representatives and technical experts.
- Report on the achievement of defined communication outcomes
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field is required.
- A first university degree with a combination of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
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Work Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in the field of communication and/or knowledge management applied to climate action, ecosystem conservation and or its sustainable use, is required
- Experience in developing and implementing communication and/or knowledge management strategies for global multi-stakeholder partnerships within the context of climate action, ecosystem conservation, or its sustainable use, is required.
- Good working knowledge of Internet, as well as electronic communications, including website management, social media platforms, and online engagement strategies, is required. Experience in writing, editing, producing, and disseminating communication and knowledge products for diverse audiences, is required.
- Managerial and administrative experience is desirable.
- Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Senior Programme Management Officer (Special Assistant to the Executive Director)
Responsibilities
- Advises the Executive Director (ED) on programmatic, policy and managerial issues: Takes the lead to coordinate strategic prioritization of all communications addressed to the ED, directs review of relevant documents and reports.
- Identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties and identifies and initiates follow-up actions.
- Monitors and identifies emerging policy and managerial issues in consultation with UNEP senior management.
- Supervises preparation of briefing materials for the ED.
- Maintains liaison with UNEP Divisions and serves as contact point between the ED, Executive Office (EO), Senior Management and UNEP Regional Offices:
- Establishes and maintains effective liaison with senior management on policy as well as programmatic issues relevant to the ED’s functions and responsibilities.
- Liaises closely with the Deputy Executive Director (DED), Chief of Staff and EO team, keeping abreast of key developments on strategic issues.
- Oversees the ED’s day-to-day commitments.
- Ensures prompt and efficient communication and coordination between the ED and UNEP Divisions/Offices.
- Reviews communication/correspondence for ED approval, together with the Chief of Staff.
- Drafts high level complex correspondence for and on behalf of the ED, including confidential correspondence, in close liaison with the UNEP’s Divisions and relevant staff.
- Takes a leading role in supervising the administration of technical support of the ED’s official travel.
- Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions with the ED and keep in close contact with EO with regard to the substantive and logistical preparations required.
- Ensures liaison with external partners by engaging with key officials at all levels outside the organization – Advises and supports the ED with governments, delegations, senior UN officials, UN system organizations and non-governmental organizations: Facilitates effective communication and contacts between the ED and these bodies / organizations.
- Brings to ED, DED and Chief of Staff attention, issues relevant to UNEP’s bilateral relations with governments and interagency cooperation. • Reviews confidential communication from governments and draft high level complex correspondence for and on behalf of the ED.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, economics, law, environmental science or public administration.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management, environmental governance, programme/project management and sustainable development is required.
- Experience in international and multilateral relations is required.
- Experience within the international environment governance system is required.
- Experience in advising senior officials is required.
- Experience working in the front office of a UN Head of Entity or department is desirable.
- Experience with the United Nations common system is desirable.
- Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
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