The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s 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 environment.

Specific Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the head of the Sustainable Mobility Unit, and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for Active Mobility, Digitalization & Transport Integration and in close consultation with focal points from the Sustainable Mobility team and Communications team the Communication Consultant will be responsible for the overall coordination and timely provision of key sustainable mobility communication products. Specifically, the consultant will:

• Prepare 1 Electric Mobility Communication Strategy and work plan for 2024 – 2025.
• Develop 1 Event/campaign calendar for 2024 – 2025.
• Prepare 6 Blog/Press/Web articles on the Global Electric Mobility Project/Sustainable Mobility Project
• Prepare 1 Infographics Kit for Sustainable Mobility Develop 2 Newsletters on Sustainable Mobility
• Prepare 1 Slide Deck on Sustainable Mobility
• Prepare 1 Media Kit on Sustainable Mobility

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism/communication, urban development, sustainable development, public policy, or a related field is required. A first level degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in communication activities including support with communications strategy and workplan creation, development of communication assets such as social media, presentations, fact sheets, blogs, etc and experience of writing communication materials is required. Prior experience working for the United Nations, or another international organization is required. Prior experience working with government organizations in the global south is required. Communication related experience in sustainable mobility (particularly electric mobility) is highly desirable.