The consultant will work in the UNEP-GEF International Waters (IW) Unit and closely with the Communication Division and the GEF Coordination Unit and will be under the direct supervision of the Chief of the IW Unit

• Content Development and Communication Coordination Functions a. Develop and implement a communications strategy aligned with the GEF IW strategy and UNEP’s MTS pillars: Climate Action, Nature Action, and Pollution Action.
• Ensure communication outputs adhere to UNEP and GEF visibility policies and branding guidelines.
• Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of communication materials showcasing the results, impacts, and stories from UNEP-GEF IW projects
• Produce high-quality communication materials, including press releases, human-interest stories, factsheets, technical highlights and multimedia content in collaboration with Task Managers and UNEP-GEF IW project-level communications focal points.
• Prepare a quarterly newsletters tailor made to difference audience groups that is internal (division, regional offices) and external stakeholder (GEF Sec, other IAs, STAP, UN Water, etc) possibly modelled after IW:LEARN and highlighting (i) global, regional, and national highlights as relevant;
• different water systems (freshwater, groundwater, marine, source-to-sea linkages);
• Contributions to MEAs (e.g., BBNJ, RSCAPs) and Global Environmental Benefits (GEBs);

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent)in communications, journalism, environmental sciences, international relations, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, or media relations, preferably within an international organization is required.
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in communication, preferably with UNEP-GEF is required Demonstrated experience in multimedia content production, website management, and provision of strategic communications input on Nature Action, Climate Action and Chemicals and Pollution Action is required
• Familiarity with GEF programming directions including the evolving GEF 9, programming cycles, reporting processes, and communication/visibility requirements is desirable.
• Previous experience is producing/managing social media is desirable.