Senior Communications Consultant - Buildings Portfolio

Organizational Context

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) works to accelerate the transformation of the buildings and construction sector towards a sustainable future. The Buildings and Cooling Unit leads UNEP's efforts in this area, supporting initiatives like GlobalABC and the Buildings Breakthrough. This role is crucial for enhancing the global visibility and impact of UNEP's Buildings Portfolio.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to elevate the global visibility and influence of UNEP's Buildings Portfolio by transforming technical knowledge into compelling narratives and producing high-impact multimedia content. The role will strengthen stakeholder engagement, drive advocacy efforts, and develop innovative communication campaigns. The consultant will position buildings as key climate and development solutions, influencing policy discussions, fostering partnerships, and showcasing the portfolio's impact through strategic communications, storytelling, and digital engagement across UNEP's initiatives, including GlobalABC.

Responsibilities

Develop overarching narratives and strategic messaging frameworks for the Buildings Portfolio, ensuring consistent branding and communications across initiatives. Create communications plans for major reports, campaigns, and events. Produce compelling written, visual, and multimedia content, translating complex information into accessible narratives and innovative storytelling formats. Lead strategic communications support for GlobalABC, coordinating activities with members and partners, and supporting outreach to strengthen engagement. Plan and execute communications for major international events, including UN Climate Conferences, and support advocacy efforts. Manage digital communications across various platforms, develop thought leadership content, and monitor audience engagement to maximize influence and reach.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, storytelling, journalism, multimedia production, digital communications, public information, or advocacy is required. Experience in designing and implementing international campaigns, producing multimedia content, and supporting senior stakeholder engagement is essential. Experience with international organizations or in climate change/sustainable development is desirable.

Skills

Strategic Communications, Storytelling, Multimedia Production, Digital Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Campaign Development, Content Creation, Public Information, Advocacy, Innovation, Creativity, Excellent written and spoken English, Editing skills.

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