Under the supervision of the Head of the Social Media Unit and the guidance of Chief of Digital Strategy, the consultant will perform the following duties:

Draft content for posting on UNEP’s English-language social media channels;

Track performance of all social media posts created;

Prepare strategic social media plans for UNEP and issue-based initiatives;

Coordinate social media support to UNEP campaigns;

Coordinate social media support to UNEP scientific report launches;

Increase visibility for UNEP digital content.

Qualifications/special skills

A master’s degree in communication, international relations or other related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.”

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in social media and digital communication is required.

Academic background in environmental science is desirable. Experience with the United Nations system is desirable.