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UNEP – Communication Officer Ginevra

Data: 24/06/2013

L’agenzia delle Nazioni Unite per l’ambiente sta selezionado una risorsa responsabile della comunicazione del Programma UN-REDD,della sua strategia di comunicazione e del supporto al monitoraggio e alla valutazione dell’impatto della attività del programma stesso. Scadenza: 18 Luglio 2013

COMMUNICATION OFFICER (Project Post), P4
Department/ Office: United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station: GENEVA
Posting Period: 18 June 2013-18 July 2013
Job Opening number: 13-PUB-UNEP-28672-R-GENEVA (E)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Division of Environmental Policy Implementation (DEPI) works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The post is located in UNEP/DEPI, in the Freshwater & Terrestrial Ecosystems Branch, in the United Nations Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (UN-REDD), stationed and programmatically located with the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat at the Geneva duty station. Under the supervision of the Head of the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat the incumbent will play a key role in improving the visibility of the UN-REDD Programme by raising awareness of the UN-REDD Programme internally and externally.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will:
a) Take the lead in the strategy, planning, development and implementation of information programs to publication of priority issues; b) Lead the implementation of the UN-REDD
Programme Communication Strategy and support the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the communication and knowledge management activities and products;
c) Manage the development and implementation of innovative approaches to facilitate knowledge sharing among UN-REDD Programme staff, participating countries, and interested stakeholders;
d) Ensure the content of all communication products is consistent with UNREDD Programme and goals and meets UN quality standards for writing, design and production;
e) Identify success stories and promotes their communication to key audience and indirectly through news media, NGO networks and partners;
f) Ensure all products reach target audiences through the development and implementation of distribution networks and mechanisms, contributing to and relying upon the UN distribution systems;
g) Manage editorial content of all communication products and documents for the UN-REDD Programme Secretariat;
h) Oversee the planning and implement important visits, special events and other special communication activities related to REDD+.

Competencies
• Professionalism:
Ability to develop strategic partnerships and serve as a principal liaison with the media, government bodies, national groups, private sector organizations, educational institutions and international organizations, ensuring a constant flow of new information/content is posted on the UN-REDD Programme website and in the e-Newsletter.
Knowledge of REDD/climate change, communications networks. Proven ability to work well under pressure. Proven ability to provide professional communication consultation.
• Communications: Highly developed communication skills (spoken, written and presentational) with ability to originate, solicit, write and edit complex or sensitive materials for distribution in newsletters, websites, reports and UN-REDD publications.
• Planning and organizing: Ability to work to tight deadlines, handle concurrent projects including organizing media coverage and arrange for briefing, interviews on UN-REDD issues and events.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the UN partner agencies working on UN-REDD, to achieve organizational goals. Ability to work well in team environments. Strong client service approach
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.


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