Social Media Specialist

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Mission and objectives

Since 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. UNEP’s 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.

Context

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’s Communication Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Social Media the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: · Draft content for publication on UNEP social media channels · Prepare regular analytics reports on UNEP’s social media activity; · Implement UNEP digital campaigns; · Identify interesting content for potential use on UNEP social media channels; · Monitor social media accounts for comments and questions from users; · Conduct research on social media developments and tactics; · Participate in and conduct staff trainings on social media use; · Coordinate with UNEP’s social media account operators in non-English languages to ensure the content published to all relevant audiences; · Respond to content management issues that arise in the daily performance of the activities; · Serve as the Social Media Unit focal point for report launches and other initiatives; · Liaise with UNEP Regional Offices as necessary; · Perform other duties as assigned. Results/Expected Outputs · Social media platforms updated with the frequency in line with UNEP social media strat-egies; · UNEP content on social media channels is posted in accordance with organizational edi-torial practices; · Social media metrics and analytics reports provided in a timely manner; · Social media support provided for key UNEP publications and UNEP campaigns; · Successfully implemented tasks assigned by Supervisor and Division;