Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

The incumbent will perform the following functions:
Provides Kiswahili language website services such as:
• Updates content on UNEP Kiswahili website and all UNEP campaign sites;
• Ensures relevant content is translated from English to Kiswahili and posted in a timely manner;
• Proofreads all content posted on the Kiswahili language website.
• Coordinates review of existing Kiswahili -language sections of UNEP website to determine need for revisions.

Provides Kiswahili language social media services such as:
• Develops social media strategy and execution plans for Kiswahili-speaking audiences;
• Coordinates creation of Kiswahili-language digital boards for campaigns;
• Translates content from English to Kiswahili for posting on social media channels;
• Maintains UNEP Kiswahili language social media channels;
• Posts relevant and timely content on social media channels;
• Engages with Kiswahili -speaking audience on social media channels;
• Translates different types of content such as press releases, infographics, select publication, stories, campaign related content, etc from English to Kiswahili and makes these available on various channels;
• Promotes UNEP's work and messages to Kiswahili-language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities;
• Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach;
• Participates in other Communication Division activities (training, meetings, workshops);

Qualifications/special skills
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, linguistic studies, translation or related field is required.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in translating English/ Kiswahili.

Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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