Editor and Writer

Specific objectives include:

• Strengthen the quality, consistency, visibility and dissemination of UNEP freshwater-related communication, knowledge and advocacy products across global policy and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Support the drafting, editing, proofreading and publication of strategic reports, guidance documents, technical papers, consultation summaries and communication materials related to freshwater governance, climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration and integrated water resources management.
• Enhance communication and outreach support for major international events, policy fora and stakeholder engagement processes, including COPs, UNEA-related activities, UN-Water meetings, Baku Dialogue events, regional consultations and global water-related conferences.
• Support the development and dissemination of accessible and inclusive communication products and outreach materials that promote stakeholder engagement, policy uptake and visibility of project outcomes, including materials reflecting gender-responsive, Indigenous and local knowledge approaches.
• Strengthen UNEP’s digital communication and knowledge-sharing platforms through updated web content, multimedia communication products, internal coordination materials and strategic outreach assets.
• All deliverables shall be submitted electronically in editable Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel formats, as appropriate, together with final PDF versions where required. Communication assets and multimedia materials shall be submitted in formats suitable for web publication and dissemination through UNEP communication channels.

Performance indicators:

• Timely delivery of high-quality communication, editorial and outreach products in accordance with agreed workplans and deadlines.
• Effective communication support provided for strategic freshwater-related events, consultations, publications and global engagement processes.
• Improved quality, consistency and visibility of freshwater-related communication materials and online content.
• Increased dissemination and stakeholder engagement across project-related communication channels and outreach activities.
• Communication outputs effectively support policy engagement, advocacy objectives and dissemination of technical and strategic project outcomes.

Qualifications/special skills

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in language or communication-related studies along with four years of experience is required. Alternatively, the years of experience is reduced by two for candidates who posses an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in language or communication and related studies.
• At least 4 years of experience in environment related communication and outreach is required;
• Experience in writing and editing is required;
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including local and expatriate technical experts is required;
• Strong knowledge of website development and promotion. Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work.
• Openness to change and ability to integrate feedback. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Openness to change and ability to integrate feedback. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability