Digital Media Translator/Editor – Spanish

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations system. UNEP uses its expertise to strengthen environmental standards and practices while helping implement environmental obligations at the country, regional and global levels. 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.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Communication Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.

The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region - including 16 Small Island Developing States - with a population of about 588 million people. The office works to serve the needs of the region and its activities are integrated into the work programs approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly of UN Environment (UNEA).

The UN Volunteer will be based at the UNEP Office in Panama City and work under the supervision of the Regional Communications Officer. The role of the UN Volunteer is that of an expert in translations from English to Spanish and a digital specialist in both web and social media.

Under the supervision of the Regional Communications Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Web
 Ensures relevant content, such as stories, press releases, select speeches and publications, is translated from English to Spanish and posted in a timely manner;
 Proofreads all content posted on the Spanish language website;
 Coordinates review of existing Spanish-language sections of UNEP website to determine need for revision;
 Updates content on UNEP Spanish website.

Social Media
 Carries out social media strategy and execution plans for Spanish-speaking audiences;
 Translates social media content from English to Spanish, including videos and graphics;
 Maintains UNEP Spanish language social media channels, posting relevant and timely content and engaging with Spanish-speaking audiences;
 Promotes UNEP’s work and messages to Spanish language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities;
 Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach;

Support
 Support requests from Executive Director related to Spanish-language audiences and her official travel.
 Stay abreast of rapidly changing technological advancements related to digital platforms and translation methods;
 Participates in other Communication Division activities (training, meetings, workshops);
 Performs other related duties as assigned.