Through these services the Initiative will be able to engage a broad range of financial institutions, including commercial banks, asset managers, insurers, and multi-lateral development banks and agencies in implementing global finance sector principles to catalyze integration of sustainability into financial market practice. The frameworks UNEP FI is supporting implementation include Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) now committed to by more than 300 banks collectively holding USD 53trillion in assets, or one third of the global banking sector, and the Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI), established 2012 by UNEP FI and today applied by one-quarter of the world’s insurers (25% of world premium). The services will also help promote sustainability into all aspects of the financial sector’s operations and services. Finally, the services will help the Initiative to broaden its outreach both within UNEP / UN and external to banks, insurers and investors, governments, regulators, private sector and multi-stakeholders, including supporting institutions.Work LocationWorking remotelyExpected duration10 monthsDuties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is the strategic partnership between the United Nations and over 500 banks, insurers and investors. For over 32 years, UNEP FI has been shaping and driving the international sustainable finance agenda, setting global standards and growing a global network of leading financial institutions. Through its work-streams and regional activities, peer learning, methodology development, training and research, UNEP FI promotes sustainable finance and helps the financial industry align with and contribute to the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. UNEP FI needs a consultant to assist with all their communications requirements, including digital, web-based, print and currently does not have the relevant professional expertise internally. Objectives, output expectations In line with the work programme delivered during the UNEP FI Annual General Meetings and under the direct supervision of UNEP FI’s Co-Lead of Communications, in close cooperation with the NZECA and Pollution and Circular Economy Team . The consultant will support UNEP FI’s outreach and communications to the General membership and the wider finance industry via online communications, social media, email campaigns, press relations, etc. Specific tasks and responsibilities The consultant will aid in the following project/tasks for UNEP FI’s communications work: • Lead communications for the UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance and UNEP FI’s work on pollution and circular economy. • Write content for, update and assist management of UNEP FI’s website. • Manage and produce content for UNEP FI’s social media channels in coordination with communications colleagues and other members of the UNEP FI secretariat. • Provide input into monthly newsletters for UNEP FI’s members and ad hoc mailings advertising the work of the NZECA and the UNEP FI pollution team. • Convene meetings of the communications contacts at the NZECA members and communicate with them via regular newsletters and emails and develop content/member packs for the use of NZECA members and partners where relevant. • Assist with outreach to media on key projects and events. • Production of web and social media analysis. • Support when possible on communications for UNEP FI’s work on Social and Human Rights and other work as required. • Assist with updating and reviewing data in Brevo, UNEP FI’s mailing system. • Management of content on UNEP FI’s members› area in relation to NZECA and pollution content, including ensuring links to other parts of UNEP FI’s website such as PRB and PSI pages where appropriate. Outputs and Deliverables: • Enhanced communications with members and other stakeholders such as the media via improved newsletter, web and social content • Quality social media content ensuring consistent tone • Gather statistics and feedback to improve communications • Media list and analytics maintained • Communications campaigns calendar and planning maintained • Publications process monitored and organized where relevant • Clear and effective communications materials produced. The consultant will report to UNEP FI’s Co-Lead of Communications. Overall responsibility rests with the Head of UNEP FI.Qualifications/special skillsEducation: A University degree in communications, marketing, PR, media, international relations, business, event management, Administration, public relations or a related field. Professional Experience: At least 3 year’s working experience in communications, PR, or marketing. Up-to-date proficiency with communications best practices, including digital communications particularly social media. Experience in using webinar and online meeting platforms, online content management systems (ideally WordPress), social media packages such as Hootsuite and Canva.LanguagesLanguage: English is the working language of UNEP FI. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.Additional InformationSkills & Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with digital technology; ability to cope with juggling multiple tasks across diverse projects in an organized and timely manner; attention to detail. Knowledge of social media and virtual communications channels is desirable, as is experience of writing copy for social media, online articles and press releases. The consultant is expected to support colleagues in implementing communications strategies and work plans. The consultant should have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural and geographically dispersed team working across functions. A hands-on, pragmatic approach is desirable. An interest in sustainable finance for oceans/blue economy and land use/food systems is desirable.No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS› BANK ACCOUNTS.