Research and Communication Consultant Opportunity at UNEP
Deadline : 30/01/2024
Are you passionate about the environment ? Do you wish to reach out to the world and make visible the work of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Here’s a lifetime opportunity that you must not miss. Apply for the Research and Communication Consultant Opportunity at UNEP. Find out more about the application details below.
Background about UNEP
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.
End Goal for UNEP under this opportunity
Communication materials, tools and activities to enable the GEN to serve its community and increase its visibility, enhance the reach its knowledge sharing activities.
Brief information about the Position
This position is located in the Geneva Environment Network Secretariat (GEN), Europe Office, United Nations Environment Programme. The GEN is a cooperative partnership of over 75 environment and sustainable development organizations and secretariats based in the International Environment House and elsewhere in the Geneva area, including United Nations offices and programmes, academic institutions, local authorities, and non-governmental organizations.
Established in 1999, GEN organizes and hosts meetings, roundtables, briefings and workshops promoting the dissemination of information and public awareness of environmental issues. In addition, GEN actively promotes increased cooperation and networking among its partners and develops a weekly newsletter highlighting the latest news, resources, events, and job opportunities in the region.
service of a consultant is required to contribute the GEN Programme Coordinator with the work of the Secretariat. The consultant will work full-time under the direct supervision of the GEN Coordinator, to develop the activities agreed at the annual donor meeting, in support to upcoming global environmental negotiations and other major environmental meetings.
More particularly the incumbent will focus on the Human-Rights related activities, including the Human Rights Council Sessions, as well as Aarhus Convention meetings, other human rights procedures, and all what is related to the application of the right to a healthy environment as adopted in the UN General Assembly resolution on 28 July 2022, including its implementation.
As Geneva is the hub for human rights, the Geneva Environment Network is regularly invited to support and to organize global events addressing this topic and is expanding its resources in this area. The Geneva Environment Network provides support to the mandates of the UN Special rapporteurs for a healthy environment, toxics, and climate change, as well as the Aarhus Convention Special Rapporteur on Environment Defenders. The incumbent will prepare the related events and the Geneva Environment Network website resources and related documents. The incumbent will also contribute to the digital transformation/cooperation activities of the secretariat.
The Research and Communications consultant will be responsible for:
1) carrying out technical research and data analysis on partners activities and the thematic areas defined as priorities, particularly in the field of human rights and environment, as well as business and environmental trends;
2) developing articles reviewing expertise of international Geneva in human rights and environment, as well as on the engagement with business organizations and private sector, and on digital cooperation/transformation;
3) monitor environmental activities taking place at the Human Rights Council and in other human rights related bodies, and co-coordinating and developing conferences and other events in support to the human rights and environment global agenda, including those related to toxics, environmental defenders and climate change;
4) co-coordinating and developing the Geneva Toxic Free Talks;
5) Co-coordinate and develop the Global Observation and Earth intelligence talks/dialogues;
6) co-organize other virtual, hybrid and in-person multi-stakeholder events of the secretariat;
7) develop social media activities, including live twitting during the events;
8) contribute to the overall secretariat activities as required
Qualifications/special skills
– Minimum 5 years of experience in content development, report writing in English is required;
– University degree in communications, journalism, environment, sustainable development or equivalent. – Experience in web management platforms including WordPress;
– Experience in using social network and organizing on-line and hybrid events/conferences;
– Knowledge of Geneva Environmental Community, as well as of the global environmental and the human rights and environment agendas;
– Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, web applications etc.); Comfortable with the use of photo editing and graphic design software;
– Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
– Ability to respond to tight deadlines in an organized and efficient manner.
Languages
Excellent proven writing and editing skills in English. Good knowledge of French. Any other UN official language an asset.
