Result of Service

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:

• Communications products developed from content of OHCHR’s key documents (i.e. reports, studies, messages, publications, statements, etc.) related to the right to a healthy environment that are short, appealing and accessible. This would include content from selected reports and other documents prepared by OHCHR, including Human Rights Council reports and thematic studies on the right to a healthy environment and related issues.
• Layout and design of select reports and development of compelling visual content including infographics, social media cards and one-pagers as well as their transmission via newsletter, email, etc.
• A communications plan for the distribution and promotion of OHCHR materials and events on the right to a healthy environment and related areas.
• A new OHCHR webpage on the right to a healthy environment is created.
• Layout, design and distribution of newsletters through mailing lists on the right to a healthy environment.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

6 months, with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant shall:
1. Review OHCHR’s existing and newly produced public content related to the human right to a healthy environment and related areas and propose ideas for transforming key elements of this content into short, visually appealing and broadly accessible content. Specific actions should include:
a. Layout and design of OHCHR reports, key messages and externally facing documents related to the right to a healthy environment in short, visually appealing and accessible formats.
b. Developing compelling content, including infographics, social media cards and other communications materials, including for social media and a monthly newsletter, related to the right to a healthy environment.
2. Develop a new page and prepare content for OHCHR webpage on the right to a healthy environment.

3. Coordinate with OHCHR’s Communications Section, regional and field presences, and other partners to support enhanced communications products and strategies and greater internal coordination related to the human right to a healthy environment and related areas.
4. Develop and support the implementation of a communications plan for the distribution and promotion of products of the consultancy, including the UDHR thematic spotlight initiative on the right to a healthy environment.
5. Contribute to the development of a strategy for maximizing OHCHR’s impact in environmental processes in the context of key negotiations scheduled in 2023.
6. Contribute to collaborative communications efforts with UN and civil society partners and in support of internal and external processes including the Working Group on Sustainable Environmental Management, the UN Environmental Management Group, and the Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Human Rights.

Qualifications/special skills

Degree in communications, environmental studies, development studies, human rights, and/or related area is required.

At least three years of professional experience working in communications is required – background in communications related to the field of environment would be an advantage. Work experience in a multilateral environment, and in editing and precise writing experience would be assets. Experience in development of website content, infographics and in adapting thematically specialized text and visual products for consumption by the general public is desirable. Experience in developing outreach plans for distribution of communications products as well as in developing and running social media promotions and/or campaigns is also desirable.
Experience in development of website content, infographics and in adapting thematically specialized text and visual products for consumption by the general public is desirable
Experience in developing outreach plans for distribution of communications products as well as in developing and running social media promotions and/or campaigns
Background in communications related to the field of environment

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.