UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) - Programme Coordinator

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a strategic partnership between the UN and over 500 financial institutions. It shapes the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and fostering a network of leading institutions. This role supports UNEP FI's programmatic coordination and outreach efforts.

Job Purpose

This role serves to provide essential programmatic coordination and communications support for the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). The purpose is to enhance UNEP FI's outreach to financial institutions, governments, regulators, and other stakeholders, thereby catalyzing the integration of sustainability into financial market practices. The role contributes to advancing the global sustainable finance agenda, aligning the financial industry with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals, and ensuring effective communication of UNEP FI's initiatives and impact across various platforms and events.

Responsibilities

The Programme Coordinator will provide programmatic coordination and communications support across climate change, nature, policy, and social issues. Key responsibilities include writing and managing content for UNEP FI reports and websites, coordinating materials for the UNEP FI website, and enhancing information available to members. The role involves managing and producing content for events and social media channels in collaboration with communications colleagues. Additionally, the coordinator will assist in producing webinars and events for members, manage ad hoc mailings, and oversee projects across UNEP FI's thematic teams. This includes ensuring quality content control, developing content calendars, gathering project statistics, and organizing the publications process to deliver clear and effective communications materials.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of professional experience in communications, PR, or marketing is required. Proficiency in project management and communications best practices, including digital communications, is essential. Experience with webinar platforms, online meeting tools, and content management systems is also required.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with digital technology. Proficiency in project management and communications best practices. Experience with webinar and online meeting platforms, and online content management systems. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently. Attention to detail. Knowledge of data management and analysis is desirable. Experience with social media content creation is desirable.

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