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Job Opening
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Environmental Communications Consultant
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United Nations Environment Programme
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PARIS
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8 November 2016-22 November 2016
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Job Opening number: |
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16--UNEP-69624-C-PARIS
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Result of Service
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• Contribution to enhanced impact of the UNEP project 633.1 on ‘internationally recognized information tools’ for the period 2014-2017, including Tools and materials available to Life Cycle practitioners and champions to build the case for target audiences (business decision makers and policy makers) to embed Life Cycle Thinking in their normal practice as well as Enhanced visibility of Life Cycle approaches through website and newsletter
• Effective communication and dissemination of the eco-innovation project results
• Support to the development of communication material associated with the business and industry consultations coordinated by the RIVU.
• SLCI website contents migrated on time (before 31st December 2016) in full to the new platform.
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Work Location
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Paris
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Expected duration
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One year
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Duties and Responsibilities
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The aim of the consultancy work is to assist with communication activities in the Sustainable Lifestyles, Cities and Industry Branch. These activities will include producing communication materials for two projects within the Responsible Industry and Value Chain Unit (RIVU), in addition to supporting the development of communication materials related to the business and industry consultations which are being coordinated by RIVU. In addition, the consultant will provide the migration of the Branch’s website pages from the existing technology (DotNetNuk) to the new one (Drustage). More specifically, the aim of the work can be described as two-fold:
1) Supporting communications activities in RIVU projects
Most of the time of the consultant will be devoted to supporting projects and activities in the Responsible Industry and Value chain Unit (RIVU).
1.1. Life Cycle Thinking briefings: develop two short briefings (on “the policy case for Life Cycle Thinking” and “the business case for Life Cycle Thinking”, or similar), illustrated with a series of 10 to 15 case studies from available material, presented as fact sheets: define their content, layout and medium (leaflet, webpage, video interviews, quotes of stakeholders etc.), and make them easily accessible from the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative website and other sources as appropriate (e.g. SCP Clearinghouse). The goal is to make success stories of applying life cycle thinking available to a wider audience, by describing them in a comprehensive yet simple way, using a language appropriate to business decision makers and policy makers, and using them to illustrate the rationale, the business / policy case for life cycle thinking. About 2.5 months’ time overall
1.2. LC Net: In liaison with the LC initiative partners, write 6 editions of the LC net newsletter and related web content. About 0.5 months’ time overall, from Nov’16 to the end of the contract.
1.3. Eco-Innovation project communication tasks: take stock, research when needed and develop the communication material for the dissemination of the eco-innovation project results including case studies of companies (about 40), media articles (at least 2), infographics (1), powerpoint presentations (on demand).
1.4. Eco-Innovation project dissemination events: organize content of the dissemination webinars on the topics related to eco-innovation such as SMEs, technology and policies for eco-innovation (at least 3) and other dissemination events of which one global event (at least 2), including its communication support and media coverage.
1.5. Overall support in communication of RIVU’s offer: In liaison with RIVU Head and Programme Officers, put together communication materials and strategy to support the outreach and positioning of the Unit’s work in the area of sustainable value chains.
2) Migration of website contents in SLCI Branch
- Identify with SLCI Project managers the website pages that need to be kept from the current platform, and migrate them to the new one ahead of 31st December 2016;
- Support project managers in re-vamping content of the relevant pages; this may also take place on the new platform during the first months of 2017.
The communications consultant will be devoting about 1 months’ time to each one of the 2 Units’ webpages.
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Qualifications/special skills
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Competency:
• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of sustainability communications, especially for business and/or governments, as well as of website contents edition and maintenance; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, and; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Teamwork: Takes the initiative to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; is flexible to support unexpected or urgent team’s needs that might not be expressed in the workplan; motivates others to provide ideas and feedback and genuinely values this input; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; demonstrates openness and pro-activity in keeping the network of professional and other stakeholders and clients well informed and in receiving feedback concerning areas for improvement; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits genuine interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; respect the communication channels within the organizations including the UN.
Academic Qualifications
University degree in communication, website edition, journalism, economics, sustainability, environment, or a related field (e.g. journalist specialized in sustainability or sustainability expert specialized in journalism / communication).
Experience
At least 3 years work experience of progressively responsible experience in communication, website edition / maintenance, journalism, public information. The consultant should possess experience in environmental communications and knowledge of sustainable development. Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and computer skills such as website editing on DotNetNuk and Drustage, Microsoft Office suite, graphic design and desktop publishing applications (e.g. Adobe software: Indesign, Photoshop). Access to specialized communications software (beyond MS Office) is expected to be provided by consultant. Experience of not-for-profit (NFP) organizations, a good understanding of environmental footprint, eco-innovation, life cycle management topics and their applications, and knowledge of the UN system would be assets.
Language:
Fluency in English (oral and written) is required (Native language equivalent). Mastering of another UN official language is an advantage.
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Additional Information
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IMPORTANT: candidates should upload a sample of recent communication work (brochure, website) that they have developed, with a succinct description of their role in its development.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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