UNEP Public Information Officer Jobs in Kenya

UNEP Public Information Officer Jobs in Kenya



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.

UNEP's Communication Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide. This post is in located in Communication Division at Nairobi duty station.

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Director and direct supervision of the Chief of Section, Public Advocacy and Communications, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of information programs to publicize priority issues and / or major events, in particular on chemicals and pollution action, to include drafting content and developing information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome.

• Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action / responses.

• Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts including drafting press materials, identifying key media milestones opportunities for media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.

• Produces or oversees production of a specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.) of information communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot program, etc.), to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution.

• Prepares, on the basis of official UN/UNEP documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN/UNEP newsletters, periodicals, reports and books.

• Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key constituencies.

• Acts as focal point on specific issues, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to inquiries, etc.

• Participates in selecting the information transmitted to key constituencies.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven
planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

• Provides guidance to, and may supervise, more junior staff.

Competencies

  • Professionalism: Knowledge of the full range of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective campaign strategies and programmes, e.g. campaign management, media operations, marketing and promotion, audience outreach, message targeting. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse, complex and technical information from varied sources.

  • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

  • Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

    Education

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field is required.

  • A first- level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  • Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism or related area is required.

  • At least three (3) years’ experience working for an international organization is desirable.

  • At least two (2) years’ experience focused on the environment is desirable.

  • Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

    Languages

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; UNEP Public Information Officer Jobs in Kenya

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