Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 15, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) 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. UN Environment’s Communication Division communicates UN Environment’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UN Environment worldwide. This post is located in the Communication Division at the Nairobi duty station. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Lead the work of UN Environment’s Newsdesk as the main hub for news activities and press relations and contribute to the delivery of UN Environment’s Programme of Work (POW); Develop, supervise the preparation of information and communications products such as press releases, media alerts, products supporting major corporate activities; Manage UN Environment News Centre as the online tool for dissemination of media and news content pertaining to the environment and sustainable development; Keeps abreast with emerging and trending news and media stories to seize opportunities for positioning UN Environment as the thought-leader on environmental related issues.
• Supervise performance and mentor Newsdesk staff; Oversee the hiring of world class press and information officers; Supervise the day-to-day operations, including the coordination of substantive and administrative activities, providing procedural advice, and implementing activities supporting the organization through the PoW; Work with regional and out-posted information officers to ensure a successful implementation of UN Environment-wide media communications; Supervise and clear the production and distribution of press materials and activities across divisions, regional offices and Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) secretariats under the administration of UN Environment; Develop and disseminate media-relation policy, provide procedural advice, organize and conduct media relation training programmes; and monitor and evaluate results and impact of news operations.
• Anticipate and resolve communications/public relations issues/problems; Develop strategic partnerships with key traditional and hybrid media outlets and constituencies to elicit support for and maximize the impact of identified communication activities; Create and maintain networks of high level international communications contacts across traditional and hybrid media, governmental agencies, international institutions and other groups and organizations in civil society; Represent the organization in important news and media related meetings, conferences and events, fulfilling speaking engagements and advocating issues of concern; Report on developments, trends and attitudes regarding the work of UN Environment; Oversee media training of senior UN Environment officials and provide clearance for interviews and media appearances; Provide news and media training for UN Environment staff and coordinate public engagement of UN Environment officials with responsible officers; Conduct regular meetings and communication training for Regional Information Officers (RIOs), and organize annual RIO retreats; Perform any other relevant duties assigned

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Professionalism: Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to effective media communication and engagement; ability to develop and implement a media strategic vision and business plan for the direction of the UN Environment and environment in the news; understanding of global and regional political trends, public attitudes and varied media platforms; establish effective collaboration and partnerships with officials at all levels inside and outside the organization; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly, 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 march the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Job Education Requirements:
• Advanced University Degree(Master’s degree or equivalent) in media studies, communication, marketing or other related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with the two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job Experience Requirements:
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in media and strategic communications is required. Experience in managing multiple processes and projects in a complex environment and high profile media coverage (preferably in the United Nations and/or a development agency) is desirable.

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Job application procedure
To apply go to; https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=117810&Lang=en-US 

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