Digital and Multimedia Engagement Specialist (Communications Senior Officer - Digital and Content) Homebased

WEC Background: 

The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio, based in Vienna, and with offices based globally is part of the UNOPS Global Portfolio Office. The Portfolio has built strong partnerships and is effectively managing a portfolio of over 500 million USD over the last 15 years to support key initiatives with fund management, project implementation and administrative support. 

WEC effectively operationalizes partners' agendas with global approaches, as well as regional and country specific activities focused on climate action, protection and conservation of the environment. Partners profit from WEC’s ability to operationalize and/or scale up their important substantive agendas, including in support of key multilateral environmental and climate agreements,  such as the Paris Agreement, the Cartagena Convention as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.

The NDC Partnership: 

The NDC Partnership is a global coalition of countries and institutions collaborating to drive transformational climate action through sustainable development. In 2015, the world endorsed the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Nations signal their commitments to the Paris Agreement through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) — each country’s strategy to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience against the negative effects of a changing climate. The Partnership advances the goals of the Paris Agreement by bringing together nearly 200 countries and institutions in new ways to accelerate NDC implementation and enhance ambition over time. The Partnership’s work through 120 partners supporting almost 80 countries produces many examples of impact, lessons learned and ideas for the future. The Partnership is governed by a Steering Committee, co-chaired by two country representatives. The Partnership’s work is facilitated by a Support Unit based at World Resources Institute in Washington DC and the UNFCCC Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. UNOPS supports the NDC Partnership and its Support Unit through the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC).  

The NDC Partnership Support Unit Digital and Multimedia Engagement Specialist plays a key role in cultivating an engaging digital presence for the NDC Partnership. The Digital and Multimedia Engagement Specialist ensures all communications products and digital channels are packaged in creative and compelling ways that effectively deliver our brand messaging to key audience segments. The Digital and Multimedia Engagement Specialist will work closely with team members to develop and transform written content into attention-grabbing formats and to identify opportunities to enhance products and digital campaigns through multimedia content and visual enhancements.

* This is a Home-based position. 

1. Visual and Multimedia Content Production
2. Social Media Strategy and Management
3. Visual Brand and Digital Product Management

• Advanced degree (Master) preferably in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, international development, public policy or related degree. 

• A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of work (4 total) experience can be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree;

Required

• With a Master's degree, at least 2 years of experience working in climate change, development, communication, and related fields.

• Experience using design and multimedia software, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Premiere, and/or After Effects 

• Experience in photo editing, retouching and creating visually appealing images using Photoshop 

• Advanced skills in Microsoft-based layouts using Word and PowerPoint

• Experience applying UX principles in various contexts, including website design, social media, etc.

Asset 

• Familiarity with current discourse and developments in global climate and sustainable development policy

• Ability to design logos and related branding

• Experience using relevant social media platforms for content creation and engagement change, development, communication, and related fields. 

• Strong research skills and attention to detail to ensure all communications are grounded in well-researched facts and up-to-date information

• Experience developing interview questions and recording in-person or virtual interviews and events using cutting-edge technology

• Experience developing innovative concepts for multimedia content that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives 

• Skilled in designing vector graphics, illustrations, and visual content using Illustrator 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.