DIRECTOR, D1  UNEP
Location : NAIROBI , Kenya
Experience : More than 10 Years
Last date of Submission : 22 Aug 2011
Sector : Others
Compensation : Depending on experience
Skill Set : 10162
Nature of Job : Full Time
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Job Description
1) Be accountable for raising public awareness of environmental issues by providing information to Governments, NGOs, the media, major groups and communities to enable them to act responsibly in improving their environment; development and management of public information exchange systems and mechanisms, the UNEP internet presence and the Library. 2) Develop UNEP policies and strategies for communication and dissemination of information, promoting environmental issues, and informing the general public, UN Systems, Governments, NGOs and major groups of UNEP’s role in environmental matters. Deliver environmental information programmes through the use of traditional and electronic media, audio visual and print productions: bulletins; publications; and films as well as promotional and special event activities.  3) Oversee the implementation of DCPI result-based deliverables in the Programme of Work. Envision and provide leadership in promoting and positioning UNEP’s brand. Establish new information networks for disseminating the environmental message to bring environmental issues into the mainstream of public concern beyond the traditional professional and organizations spheres of influence of UNEP and UN.  4) Provide advice and assistance to the Executive Director, UNEP programme managers and other senior UN officials regarding all public affairs and environmental information issues. Set graphic presentation standards, including the use of UNEP’s logo. Provide communications support and advice for UNEP’s fundraising activities. Keep abreast of and develop new communication techniques, methods and strategies.  5) Coordinate the implementation of an internal communications strategy for the successful delivery of the Programme of Work and the promotion of staff access to information.  6) Effectively manage human and finance resources by setting performance objectives and standards, conducting performance appraisals, assessing staff training needs, and establishing short and long-term goals and objectives. Provide direction to regional communications staff.
Candidate Profile
Education: Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in journalism and/or communications, or a first university degree with a relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications. Work Experience: 15 years of professional experience in communication, outreach and/or public information at the national and international level, including relevant management experience. Extensive knowledge of the UN charter bodies, policy and decision-making structure, UNEP policy and global environment issues desirable.  Experience in programme/project management and administration is required. Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of a second official UN language is an asset. Assessment Method: Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice: Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures For more information - Click here