Duties and Responsibilities

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 programs and partnerships, which develop, replicate, and scale up SCP policies and practices at all levels and which form together with the One Planet network

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 an 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

Qualifications/special skills

Competency: The ability to synthesize and package information for specific audiences and the ability to communicate easily with diverse groups of stakeholders is required.

• The ability to summarize and draft synthetic information notes is required.
• Knowledge of the information and communications methodologies, especially applied in an international context, is required.
• Digital communication skills including digital media engagement, digital content production, are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills are required.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure and meet specific deadlines are required.
• The ability to work in a multicultural environment is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages 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 of 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 the 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

Source:https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=170919