Communication Strategist

Background Information – 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP)

Communications strategy– capturing, developing, sharing, and effectively using the key highlights and impacts of the 10YFP – will be a key determinant as to how effective the 10YFP is in achieving its vision and priorities. The delivery of an innovative and creative communication strategy for all 10YFP actors is a key contribution to the overall goals of the 10YFP. Notably, offering strategic communication guidance is part of the value that the 10YFP secretariat brings to the 10YFP programmes and actors as a whole. The communications strategist will support the 10YFP secretariat coordinator in communications activities concerning both the 10YFP secretariat and its programmes.

Under the supervision of the 10YFP secretariat coordinator, the communications strategist will have the following responsibilities:

1.  Day-to-day management of 10YFP communications and outreach:

•   Respond to Ad Hoc requests for support regarding communications products, logo use and brand visibility

•   Create and oversee engaging content for 10YFP social media platforms

•   Comprehensive and on-going analysis of the SCP landscape and locating entry points for the 10YFP

•   Offering the communications lens to other 10YFp projects that have a branding or visibility component

•   Send out Monthly Update with key 10YFP highlights

•   Liaise with the 10YFP knowledge management specialist and data analyst to ensure all components are working together to increase 10YFP visibility

•   Manage mailing lists for all outreach activities through OVH tool

•   Monitor all press picks up and provide analytics of communication product impact (ie: social media analytics)

•   Communicate with UNEP regional offices and ensure global visibility whenever possible

•   Develop a media list and build relationships with key media members

•   Build a multimedia library that catalogues compelling visual media from projects on the ground

2.  Support the creation of original communications products in line with funding availability:

•   Create and/or guide original communications products including (but not limited to)  videos, posters, presentations, interviews, speeches, publications, brochures, infographics, contests, press releases, op-eds, media advisories, web features, events and exhibits

•   Create a Press Kit and accompanying set of guidelines that can be tailored to specific events, fora or meetings

•   Work with the Clearinghouse to ensure all products have a virtual home that creates institutionalized memory

3.  Design and deliver communications training for the 10YFP Secretariat and Programme Coordination Desks:

•   Create original communications workshops with relevant material, tailor made to the needs of both the Secretariat

•   Conduct regular training sessions with original workshop material

•   Support the 10YFP programmes in the creation of their own portfolio of communications products, using each step as a learning opportunity

•   Create standardized templates for reference whenever possible

•   Plan and undertake training or awareness rising on communications theory, media training and public presentation skills

4.  Develop a branding overhaul and update the existing communications strategy

•   Lead discussions and research towards a new programme name, logo and tagline

•   Support the development of a revised global SCP narrative voice

•   Update the existing communications strategy to reflect new elements that define the 10YFP brand and voice

•   Implement the revised communications strategy with targeted tools

•   Represent the 10YFP Secretariat as requested (event booth management, presentations on SCP awareness, etc.)

5.  Design a Global SCP Campaign

•   Map current campaigns in the SCP and Resource Efficiency context and look for good practices and lessons learned

•   Lead efforts to find partners for collaboration, both within the partner network and in other areas

•   Develop an original campaign that integrates major visibility opportunities for the 10YFP (HLPF 2018, Mid-Term Review Report, UNEA, etc.)

• Monthly Update with key 10YFP highlights
• New and original communications products developed or guided
• Communications training delivered
• Proposal for branding overhaul, including new programme name, logo and tagline
• Global SCP Campaign designed 

•           Communication Theory– familiarity with leading international approaches to information dissemination, preferably including those related to SCP.

•           Communication – Ability to effectively package, develop and communicate information to a wide audience of diverse stakeholders

•           Experience working with diverse international stakeholders to organize, catalogue, and disseminate their activities is desirable

•           Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

•           Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines is an asset

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, journalism or relevant field is required.

• Minimum advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in communications, public information or related field is required.
• A combination of a first university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in the above subject areas with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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