International Communications Expert

UNOPS Geneva Office is part of the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR), and manages one of UNOPS largest portfolios. It provides quality services and integrated solutions to its partners in the areas of operational support (including HR, Procurement, Finance, Travel, Administration and ICT) as well as management of grants and trust funds. The Geneva Office also hosts global entities working in support of health, nutrition, humanitarian support, sustainable urban development and disaster displacement.

The UN Environment Programme is host to the implementation arm of the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism: the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The mission of the CTCN is to enhance the development and transfer of climate technologies for developing countries as they seek to achieve their Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. The CTCN assists developing countries at their request, in terms of building and/or strengthening their capacity to prepare and implement climate technology projects that span the technology transfer continuum. The CTCN supports public and private sector action on mitigation and adaptation, enhancing low-carbon and climate-resilient development in a manner consistent with the capabilities and priorities of recipient countries.  

Among its key services, the Centre provides tailored technology solutions, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

In support of these core functions, the Climate Technology Centre is engaged in a significant communications and outreach effort in order to:

1.         Generate awareness and use of CTCN services;

2.         Share climate technology information;

3.         Strengthen stakeholder engagement; and

4.         Demonstrate value to key stakeholders.

The CTCN’s internal and external target audiences are broad in terms of a range of stakeholders as well as in geographic location, thus requiring extensive communications work via tailored messaging and use of several means of communications (earned media, events, in-person meetings, printed materials, social media, web presence, etc.). Thus, a consultant is required to conduct communication activities in the implementation of the CTCN communications strategy.

In this position, the consultant will provide communication services in order to generate awareness of the CTCN, and will work in close coordination with the CTCN Knowledge and Communications Manager.

In particular, he/she will support:

•   Implementation of the 2022 communications work plan;

•   Drafting and distribution of regularly occuring e-newsletter to stakeholders;

•   Drafting and frequently publishing content on the CTCTN Website and Social Media channels;

•   Gathering information, conducting interviews, and composing draft content for use in CTCN case studies, reports, presentations and promotional materials;

•   Drafting press releases;

•   Conducting media outreach;

•   Implementation of the CTCN's communication strategy for the Adaptation Fund Climate Adaptation Innovation fund;

•   Assisting in developing CTCN videos in terms of planning, procurement and content guidance;

•   Coordinating photography procurement of CTCN technical assistance/events for use in communications materials;

•   Organizing CTCN exhibitions and/or pavilions at major events;

•   Monitoring and evaluating CTCN communication activities;

•   Preparing documentation related to communications procurement;

•   Assisting in communications-related collaboration with host institutions and new/key partners, assisting in promoting climate technology dialogue and developing partnerships;

•   Assisting on event organization (provide support for COP 27 (side events, exhibition, media coverage) & other events; support CTCN Regional Forums);

•    Support in the planning, and assist with the execution, of trainings and workshops led by the Knowledge & Communications Manager (i.e. Climate Youth Innovation Labs).

The consultant will contribute to the following deliverables:

•   The implementation of the 2022 communications work plan;

•   Drafted and regularly published content on CTCTN Website and Social Media channels;

•   Gathered information, conducted interviews, and composed draft content for use in CTCN case studies, reports, presentations and promotional materials;

•   Drafted press releases;

•   Conducted media outreach;

•   AFCIA communications plan implemented as planned;

•   CTCN videos procured and finalized;

•   Photography of CTCN technical assistance/events for use in communications materials procured and completed;

•   Organized CTCN exhibitions;

•   Monitored and evaluated CTCN communication activities;

•   Prepared documentation related to communications procurement;

•   Assisted in communications-related collaboration with host institutions and new/key partners, assisted in promoting climate technology dialogue and developing partnerships;

•   Assisted on event organization (provided support for COP 27 (side events, exhibition, media coverage) & other events; supported CTCN Regional Forums);

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, marketing, international and/or public relations or related field is required. 

• A Bachelors degree in communications, journalism, marketing, international and/or public relations or related field combined with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree

• A minimum of 5 years experience in the fields of communications, journalism, outreach, and/or marketing with specific experience in event planning, media outreach, social media or written content is required
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• Strong understanding of climate change and environmental issues is an asset
• Experience in global communications and working for a UN or multilateral organization is considered an asset.
  
  

• Language: Fluent speaking and writing skills in English are required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

  
  
  

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: International ICA-2
Contract duration: 5 months, until 31 December 2022, with possibility of extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or to satisfactory performance

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https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

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