Content Creator Associate

Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the 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 global environment.

UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment. UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

For over 50 years, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges - from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world's seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy.

UNEP is driving transformational change by drilling down on the root causes of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution.

The International Youth UN Volunteer will sit in the Communications unit of the UNEP Africa Office.

The UNEP Africa Office supports African governments to translate decisions and statements made on natural resources into practical actions and innovative solutions at regional, national and local levels for the benefit of their populations. This will lead to wealth and job creation, revenue generation, food security, social equity and a healthy environment.

Reporting to the Head of the UNEP Africa Office Communications unit, and working closely with colleagues in Communications unit, the International Youth UNV will undertake the following tasks:


1.Design of print and digital visual communications material
•Deliver creative and engaging ideas for print, electronic, web-based product. Design user-friendly and impactful communications products and reports in line with Africa Office branding and graphic guidelines.
•Translate data and key facts on Africa derived from UNEP reports into appealing graphic elements – infographics, fractography.
•Layout and design information and communication materials for specific and recurring events (banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards)

2.Content creation for Social Media channels
•In collaboration with the communications officer, prepare social media packages for campaigns and support with the visual design of social media posts as needed.
•Under the supervision of the head of the communications unit, ensure posting, dissemination and promotion of the digital presence
•Produce and/or repurpose visual content that will drive social media and news media engagement around regular programme activities, advocacy priorities and emergencies when they arise
•Collaborate with internal teams to understand project objectives and translate them into structured and creative work planning documents
•Ensure compliance with ethical and child safeguarding guidelines when dealing with vulnerable subjects.

3.Other
•Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of communication efforts.
•Monitor, report and evaluate the use and effectiveness of and performance of social media and posts.