The consultant will work in the UNEP-GEF International Waters (IW) Unit and closely with the Communication Division and the GEF Coordination Unit and will be under the direct supervision of the Chief of the IW Unit
Content Development and Communication Coordination Functions a. Develop and implement a communications strategy aligned with the GEF IW strategy and UNEP's MTS pillars: Climate Action, Nature Action, and Pollution Action.
Ensure communication outputs adhere to UNEP and GEF visibility policies and branding guidelines.
Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of communication materials showcasing the results, impacts, and stories from UNEP-GEF IW projects
Produce high-quality communication materials, including press releases, human-interest stories, factsheets, technical highlights and multimedia content in collaboration with Task Managers and UNEP-GEF IW project-level communications focal points.
Prepare a quarterly newsletters tailor made to difference audience groups that is internal (division, regional offices) and external stakeholder (GEF Sec, other IAs, STAP, UN Water, etc) possibly modelled after IW:LEARN and highlighting (i) global, regional, and national highlights as relevant;
different water systems (freshwater, groundwater, marine, source-to-sea linkages);
Contributions to MEAs (e.g., BBNJ, RSCAPs) and Global Environmental Benefits (GEBs);
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent)in communications, journalism, environmental sciences, international relations, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
A minimum (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, or media relations, preferably within an international organization is required.
At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in communication, preferably with UNEP-GEF is required Demonstrated experience in multimedia content production, website management, and provision of strategic communications input on Nature Action, Climate Action and Chemicals and Pollution Action is required
Familiarity with GEF programming directions including the evolving GEF 9, programming cycles, reporting processes, and communication/visibility requirements is desirable.
Previous experience is producing/managing social media is desirable.