Project and Programme Management · Contract
Direct employerCommunication Coordinator
United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme

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Role overview
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi is hiring a Communication Coordinator on a 12-month contract. This role suits someone with experience in strategic communication, ideally with knowledge of environmental or biodiversity projects, to support UNEP's Nature Frameworks Support Unit.
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What you will do
- Develop and finalise a communication strategy and production plan for UNEP's biodiversity and ecosystem projects.
- Produce diverse communication products such as web stories, factsheets, infographics, videos, and social media content regularly.
- Engage with stakeholders including UNEP, UNDP, the CBD Secretariat, GEF, donors, and national focal points to strengthen messaging and collaboration.
- Organise capacity-building sessions to enhance project teams' communication skills and support consistent messaging.
- Maintain communication materials, monitor reach and engagement, and ensure adherence to UNEP and GEF branding and visibility policies.
- Support communication for key global and regional events related to biodiversity frameworks, including preparing briefing materials.
- Review communication strategy implementation and prepare reports and recommendations for future communication efforts.
Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent in communication, journalism, international relations, international development, environmental studies or related field; or a first-level university degree plus 2 years additional experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in strategic communication, public information, advocacy or related fields.
- Proven ability to develop communication strategies and produce various communication products for diverse audiences.
- Skills in visual communication, including infographics, data visualisation and basic video editing (preferred).
- Experience using digital analytics to track communication reach and engagement (preferred).
- Experience with UN system communications and environmental, biodiversity or climate programmes (preferred).
- Familiarity with CBD, KMGBF, GEF, NBSAP, and national reporting processes (preferred).
- Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 10 November 2026.