Campaign Coordinator

Result of Service

The purpose of this consultancy is the successful design, implementation and evaluation of upcoming sub-campaigns under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. Since its successful launch on World Environment Day 2021, the UN Decade has spearheaded several far-reaching and successful campaigns, including most recently the selection and celebration of 10 UN World Restoration Flagships. Communication products included a mini-documentary series, an interactive map and a gamification.

In the coming years, several thematic campaigns are planned to further increase the reach and impact of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the coordination of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration advocacy campaigns. This position is based in UNEP’s Public Advocacy and Communication Section, which oversees the organization’s public-facing advocacy campaigns, under the Communications Manager of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Under direct guidance of the Communication Manager, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and broader oversight from the Chief of Public Advocacy and Communication the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

1. Lead on coordination, design, and implementation of campaigns on ecosystem restoration, with inputs of and support from all concerned colleagues/offices.
2. Co-lead with expertise the design and implementation of a youth-focused outreach initiative, with inputs of and support from all concerned colleagues and offices.
3. Support the Communication Manager of the UN Decade in campaign-related administrative processes, as instructed.
4. Support the Communication Manager of the UN Decade in other tasks, as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

• A master’s degree in journalism, communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences or other related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications is required.
• Knowledge of or experience in ecology, environmental policy or related fields is desirable.
• Experience with the United Nations system is desirable.
• Experience coordinating global campaigns is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.