Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Posting Period: 10 August 2020 – 16 August 2020
Job Opening Number: 20-Public Information-UNEP-139519-J-Nairobi (X)
Staffing Exercise N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (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.
The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision-makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.
The Associate Communications Officer is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of GEF communications efforts and for ensuring that these are integrated into the wider communications efforts of the Branch and Division. The position is located in the Economy Division, Chemicals and Health Branch, Global Environment Fund/Chemicals and Waste Unit at the Nairobi.duty station.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Management Officer and the direct supervision of the Programme Budget Officer and the additional supervision of the Branch Chief, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Drafts, in consultation with the UNEP GEF Coordination Office, Communications Division, Chemicals and Health Branch and UNEP GEF Chemicals and Waste unit, an internal and external communications strategy and annual communications plan (internal and external with targets and indicators) for the unit;
In line with the above strategy, drafts in consultation with other members of the branch and GEF Unit, information and other relevant communication materials or products for target audiences which include brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites content, design and management, social media and news-feeds inputs, etc.;
In consultation with others, identifies and proposes information opportunities, activities and approaches, taking into account the situation/topic and target audience.;
Identifies key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate communication efforts and maintains working relationships with the same;
Helps organize or participates in the organization of meetings, seminar, missions, press briefings, interviews, etc.; and prepares briefing materials, key messages and statements prior to the participation in such events;
Compiles and analyses the data and other information necessary for the preparation of communication brochure, website, reports, background and briefing notes, in particular in the area of hazardous chemicals and waste; Ensures integration of GEF Communications efforts into the communications of the Branch and Division.
Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues in an easy-to-read and understand format.
Carries out basic research on selected aspects of critical areas of the Portfolio Manager’s main functions, including on inclusion policies, gender and disabilities, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources;
Manages unit file management system in line with the internal communications strategy for the unit;
Coordinates quarterly and annual reporting cycle to the UNEP GEF coordination office;
Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise, is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in public information and/or environment sciences related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in international relations and/or public information and/or related fields is required.
Knowledge of SharePoint Designer, Visio, Power Business Intelligence Shell or Visual Studio is an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency-based interview by phone or teleconference.
Special Notice
This position is temporarily available for 364 days. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.l5.
Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
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