Communication and Advocacy Consultant, Nairobi

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Communication and Advocacy Consultant to develop and implement a project communications and visibility plan aligned with UNEP corporate communication priorities and the requirements of the European Commission/DG HERA. The consultant will translate complex scientific, technical, and policy information related to wastewater and environmental surveillance into clear, accessible communication materials for a range of audiences. The role involves coordinating multimedia production, managing digital channels, and providing communications guidance for engagement with key stakeholders including African governments, Africa CDC, WHO, and development partners.

• Develop and implement a project communications and visibility plan aligned with UNEP corporate communication priorities and the requirements of the European Commission/DG HERA.
• Identify and proactively pursue opportunities to enhance the visibility and impact of the project and its results.
• Ensure consistent messaging and positioning of project activities across communication channels and products.
• Monitor implementation of communications activities and recommend adjustments to improve reach, engagement and effectiveness.
• Develop, draft and edit high-quality communications and knowledge products for a range of audiences, including news stories, feature and human-interest stories, donor success stories, web content, newsletters, policy briefs, talking points, speeches, presentations, brochures, factsheets, social media content, donor-reporting inputs and other knowledge products.
• Translate complex scientific, technical and policy information related to wastewater and environmental surveillance into clear, accessible and audience-appropriate communication materials.
• Develop compelling narratives that demonstrate project achievements, results, lessons learned and the benefits of wastewater and environmental surveillance approaches.
• Ensure that all communication materials are accurate, accessible, consistent and aligned with UNEP editorial and branding standards.
• Develop and regularly update project content for UNEP webpages, social media platforms, newsletters and other relevant digital channels.
• Coordinate the production of multimedia communication products, including videos, animations, infographics, podcasts, photography and other visual materials.
• Work with relevant UNEP teams and external service providers to ensure the timely production and dissemination of digital and multimedia products.
• Monitor digital engagement and communication analytics and provide recommendations to strengthen audience reach and engagement.
• Maintain an organized repository of communication and multimedia assets in accordance with UNEP knowledge-management practices.
• Provide communications guidance for engagement with key project stakeholders, including African governments, Africa CDC, WHO, African Union institutions, Regional Economic Communities, River Basin Organizations, laboratories, universities, development partners, donor agencies, civil society organizations and media.
• Prepare communication materials and key messages for stakeholder engagement and high-level meetings.
• Lead communications tasks for webinars, workshops, side events, launches, missions and high-level meetings, including event messaging, promotional materials, media engagement and post-event communications.
• Document and disseminate key outcomes, messages and results from project events and stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate systematic documentation and dissemination of project results, lessons learned, good practices and emerging evidence.
• Develop case studies, country stories, beneficiary stories.

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Communications Studies, or Organizational Communication; or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum five years of work experience in preparing communication and advocacy related to Source to Sea Pollution materials in UN agencies is required.
• Experience in managing digital communication platforms and supporting communications for international events and multi-country programmes related to Source to Sea Pollution within UN Agencies is required.
• Experience in communication and outreach supporting multi-country programmes on Wastewater Surveillance, particularly in Africa is required.
• Knowledge and expertise in high-level environment and sustainable development issues is desirable.