UNEP Media Officer Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNEP Kenya looking for “Media Officer“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) may apply on or before 24 November 2021.
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 Media Officer Jobs 2021
The UNEP has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th October 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Media Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Position | Media Officer |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 24 November 2021 |
UNEP Job Vacancy 2021
Responsibilities:
- Ensures implementation of UNEP’s media engagement strategies to publicize priority environmental issues and/or major events. This will include the development of media strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome.
- Monitors and analyzes current events related to the environment, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action/responses.
- Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority environmental issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
- Produces or oversees production of press kits, press releases, background briefs, messaging documents and opinion pieces. This would include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and distribution.
- Initiates and sustains professional relationships with media worldwide.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: MEDIA OFFICER, P3
- Job Code Title: INFORMATION OFFICER
- Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Posting Period: 11 October 2021 – 24 November 2021
- Job Opening Number: 21-Public Information-UNEP-160684-R-Nairobi (R)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in media relations and/or journalism with a focus on the environment &/or related science-based topics is required.
- A minimum of two years of international professional experience is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full-Time
- Selection Process: Interview Meeting, Processing, Or Training
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNEP Media Officer Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=160684
The Closing Date: 24 November 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unep.org |
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