The Junior Analyst and Communications Consultant will support information management and communication efforts at the 10YFP Secretariat in the context of the Global Strategy for SDG12 and SCP strategy.
The tasks under this consultancy will ultimately contribute to assisting in achieving the following objectives:
• Effective internal communications and external follow-up of commitments with regards to strategic partners;
• Supporting the organization of strategic meetings in the context of the Global Strategy for SDG12 and SCP, including through participants management and preparation of briefings and presentations (collecting inputs from team members, synthesizing / drafting briefings using established template, preparing PPTs), drafting meeting summaries using established templates, identifying the next steps and follow up with assigned team members
• Compiling and drafting Weekly Highlights, using established template, and assist with other internal communications tasks
• Assisting in the development of online content items related to strategic meetings and manage the team’s social media channel, including activities on Twitter
• Assisting in updating the team’s internal communications channels to reflect new tasks / actions or cooperation opportunities based on meeting outcomes, using appropriate applications
Paris
12 months
The 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns (10YFP), adopted by Heads of State at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012, is a global framework for action to accelerate the shift towards Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) in both developed and developing countries. UNEP was mandated by the UN General Assembly to serve as the Secretariat of the 10YFP. As reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the 10YFP plays a central role in achieving the shift to SCP: its implementation is the first target of Sustainable Development Goal 12 on “Ensuring sustainable consumption and production”; the 10YFP is also recognized as the Framework of reference for decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation in SDG 8. The 10YFP generates impact through multi-stakeholder programmes and partnerships, which develop, replicate, and scale up SCP policies and practices at all levels and which form together the One Planet network (www.oneplanetnetwork.org).
2022 is a crucial year for the 10YFP – One Planet network Secretariat, as the initiative is currently transitioning towards a second phase which will run until 2030. The Secretariat is leading the development of a post-2022 Global Strategy on SDG12 and SCP, building on a very strong political momentum for SDG12 and SCP, as key to achieving the international community’s objectives on climate, biodiversity and pollution. A junior Information management and Communications consultant is required to support this transition process and more specifically the Secretariat’s engagement and coordination activities involving its key partners, Member States and relevant platforms and initiatives for the materialization of the post-2022 Global Strategy for SDG12 and SCP.
Under the supervision of the 10YFP Secretariat Coordinator, the Junior Analyst and Communications Consultant will have the following responsibilities:
• Support the organization of strategic meetings of the Secretariat in the context of the post-2022 Global Strategy for SDG12 and SCP development, including lists of participants;
• Prepare high quality analysis, briefing notes, presentations and reports
• Compile and draft the Weekly Highlights, using established template, and assist with other internal communications tasks;
• Assist in the development of online content items related to strategic meetings and partnerships, and manage the team’s social media channels, including activities on Twitter in order to reach a wider variety of stakeholders;
• Assist in updating the team’s internal communications channels to reflect new tasks / actions based on meeting outcomes and cooperation opportunities, using appropriate applications
Competency: • Ability to synthesize and package information for specific audiences, and ability to communicate easily with diverse groups of stakeholders is required.
• Ability to summarize and draft synthetic information notes is required.
• Knowledge of information and communications methodologies, especially applied in an international context, is required.
• Digital communication skills including digital media engagement, digital content production, is required.
• Excellent inter-personal, communication and networking skills are required.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines is required.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software package including Powerpoint, Publisher, Adobe CS, or other publication design software, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems, including social media platforms is required;
• Experience in public speaking and/or event management would also be an asset.
Academic Qualifications: Graduate Degree in information management, communications, public relations, or relevant field is required
Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience in information management and communications in the context of sustainable development, is required.
Experience in managing digital media channels including social media channels, is required.
Experience working with large, international networks of diverse stakeholders is desirable.
Prior experience working in a UN organization or with a multilateral or international organization is an asset.
Networking capacity with high-level stakeholders – including but not limited to private sector, business leaders, members of parliament, senior government officers and/or Ministers is an asset
Language: Fluency in English is required
Additional UN languages are an asset
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