The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities.
The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 500 banks, insurers and investors. For over 34 years UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and helps the financial industry align with and contribute to the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals.
UNEP FI needs a consultant to assist with all their communications requirements, including digital, web-based, print and currently does not have the relevant professional expertise internally.
Objectives: In line with the work programme delivered during the UNEP FI Annual General Meetings and under the direct supervision of the Co-Head of Communications, in close cooperation with the communications team and the wider UNEP FI team, the consultant will support UNEP FI’s outreach and communications to the General membership and the wider finance industry via online communications, social media, email campaigns, and press relations.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: The consultant will aid in the following project/tasks for UNEP FI’s communications work:
• Lead the communications for a number of initiatives covering aspects of UNEP FI’s work developing and executing compelling communications plans tailored for the finance sector. This work may cover areas such as nature, pollution and circular economy, and social and human rights issues.
• Lead UNEP FI’s communications for high-profile events such as the Biodiversity COP 17 including compelling communications tailored for financial institutions, as well as other target audiences such as policymakers. Communications to cover pre, during and post event collateral such as social media campaigns, web content, articles, articles to place in the media.
• Work closely with other members of UNEP FI’s communications teams and the wider UNEP FI team on communications planning, key messaging, promotion of publications, webinars, events etc.
• Write content for, update and assist management of sections of UNEP FI’s website
• Manage and produce content for UNEP FI’s social media channels in coordination with communications colleagues and other members of the UNEP FI secretariat
• Provide input into monthly newsletters for UNEP FI’s members and ad hoc mailings advertising UNEP FI’s work
• Convene from time to time small groups of UNEP FI’s members including banks and insurers to discuss communications projects and develop content/member packs for use by members, financial institutions and partners where appropriate. • Assist with outreach to media on key projects and events
• Lead the production of web and social media analysis on communications campaigns
• Assist with updating and reviewing data in UNEP FI’s data and mailing systems
• Management of content on UNEP FI’s members’ extranet taking into account the needs of UNEP FI’s members.
Outputs and Deliverables:
• Enhanced communications with members and other stakeholders such as the media via improved newsletter, web and social content
• Quality social media content ensuring consistent tone
• Gather statistics and feedback to improve communications
• Media list and analytics maintained
• Communications campaigns calendar and planning maintained
• Publications process monitored and organized where relevant
• Clear and effective communications materials produced.
The consultant will report to: Overall supervisor: Head of UNEP FI. Direct Supervisor: Co-Head of Communications, UNEP FI