Digital Media Translator/Editor – Chinese

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 Asia and the Pacific Office geographically serves 41 countries across the region to promote and implement sustainable development solutions. It assists countries of the region pursue sustainability, particularly in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including technical expertise, facilitating access to finance, undertaking cutting-edge science-policy assessments, offering advisory services and strengthening laws, policies, management and governance.

UNEP China Office, under the supervision of UNEP’s Asia and the Pacific Office, was officially established in September 2003 in Beijing, China. UNEP has been working closely with governments and key partners on complementing the country’s efforts for achieving SDGs and advancing 2030 Agenda, and for developing response and deploying solutions that aspire to achieve three interlinked and mutually reinforcing strategic objectives including climate stability, living in harmony with nature, and towards a pollution-free planet.

The incumbent will be based at the UNEP Office in Beijing and work under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer. The role of the incumbent is that of an expert in translations from English to Chinese and a digital specialist in both web and social media.

The incumbent will perform the following functions:
Web
1.Ensures relevant content, such as stories, press releases, select speeches and publications, is translated from English to Chinese and posted in a timely manner;
2.Proofreads all content posted on the Chinese language website;
3.Coordinates review of existing Chinese-language sections of UNEP website to determine need for revision;
4.Updates content on UNEP Chinese website.

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

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