Communications Officer

Responsibilities

1. Knowledge Management (KM) and Communications Strategy Implementation

• Deliver on the UN-REDD Programme Knowledge Management (KM) and communications strategy with emphasis on the Africa region.
• Liaise with UN-REDD Programme partners and other relevant institutions to ensure continued delivery of the KM and communications strategy and work plan.
• Support the mainstreaming of KM and communications within the UN-REDD Programme, including providing inputs on KM and communications activities for annual and semi-annual programme progress reports.
• Support the inter-agency Communications and Knowledge Management Working Group.
• Promote media coverage of priority issues and major achievements, including:
• Organizing press conferences, interviews, and press seminars.
• Brokering media interviews and disseminating materials.
• Consulting with press on story angles and following up on coverage impact.
• Monitor and analyze current events, public opinion, and press trends to advise management on appropriate actions and responses.
• Manage and grow contact lists, including:
• General info subscribers
• Media contacts
• Newsletter and weekly roundup subscribers
• Support national-level communication teams and direct media inquiries to relevant REDD representatives and technical experts.

2. Reporting on Communication Outcomes

• Draft and implement communication and media plans, including issue-specific and social media strategies.
• Produce or oversee the production of various communication materials, including:
• Press kits, press releases, and feature articles
• Speeches/talking points
• Booklets, brochures, backgrounders
• Audio-visual materials and radio spot programs
• Social media engagement content
• Annual reports, policy briefs, and info briefs
• Facilitate at least:
• Four news articles per newsletter issue on lessons learned, highlights, and key achievements.
• One opinion piece per month on a key REDD+ topic for the blog, authored by a UN-REDD Programme expert, Partner Country expert, or guest expert.
• Draft, design, and disseminate the REDD+ Weekly Round-Up.
• Manage and update the UN-REDD Programme website, including:
• Day-to-day content management.
• Global news and event announcements.
• Coordinate the submission and publication of articles for the Programme newsletter, including:
• Reviewing content to ensure consistency and avoid duplication.
• Copyediting text and ensuring high-quality visuals.
• Researching REDD+ jobs, events, and media coverage.
• Uploading final articles to the website and formatting the newsletter in Constant Contact.
• Disseminating the newsletter during the first week of each publication month.
• Ensure adherence to the UN-REDD Programme editorial style guide, templates, and branding standards.
• Manage and maintain:
• The Image Bank.
• The YouTube video archive.
• Monitor and report on the uptake and reach of KM and communication materials.

3. Events and Knowledge Management

• Develop the knowledge management work plan and monitor/report progress.
• Support the development and implementation of regional and global events at key climate and biodiversity summits, including:
• Drafting concept notes.
• Identifying and liaising with speakers.
• Securing event spaces/venues.
• Ensuring smooth implementation of events.
• Support the implementation of regional knowledge exchanges, webinars, and South-South experience-sharing initiatives.
• Conduct survey initiatives, including:
• Designing data collection tools.
• Analyzing responses to enhance the uptake of learning, KM, and communication materials.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns, providing insights through:
• Graphs, charts, tables, and reports.
• Data visualization for informed planning and decision-making.
• Perform any other relevant duties as required.

Education & Experien

• ceA minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in communication and/or knowledge management applied to climate action, ecosystem conservation, or its sustainable use is require
• d.Experience in developing and implementing communication and/or knowledge management strategies for global multi-stakeholder partnerships within the context of climate action, ecosystem conservation, or sustainable use is require
• d.Experience in writing, editing, producing, and disseminating communication and knowledge products for diverse audiences is require
• d.Good working knowledge o
• f:The Internet and electronic communication
• s.Website management, social media platforms, and online engagement strategie
• s.Managerial and administrative experience is desirabl
• e.At least two (2) years of experience in data analytics or a related field is desirabl

e.Language Requiremen

• tsEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretaria
• t.For this position, fluency in English is require
• d.Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirabl

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