Communication and Outreach Consultant

UNEP’s Regional Office for Africa plays a vital role in the implementation of UNEP global programmes in the African region by initiating, coordinating, and catalysing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental challenges and emerging issues.

The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) was established in 1985 to provide a platform for African Ministers of Environment to deliberate on issues of importance to the continent and to provide policy guidance for environmental action. UNEP serves as the Secretariat to AMCEN.

Role Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for ROA, the Communication and Outreach Consultant will support the AMCEN Secretariat to carry out its mandate efficiently and effectively. The purpose of this consultancy is to develop and implement communication and outreach activities that increase awareness of AMCEN's priorities, decisions, programmes, and achievements among Member States, development partners, media, civil society, youth, academia, and the broader public.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the AMCEN Secretariat in delivering its core mandate and providing support to African countries in regional multilateral processes.
• Support activities related to the broader work of UNEP's Africa Office.
• Produce an Inception report and work plan.
• Develop a comprehensive AMCEN communications and visibility strategy.
• Prepare communication packages for AMCEN meetings and special events, including multimedia products (infographics, videos, visual content).
• Deliver monthly progress reports and a final report summarizing outputs and recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, International Relations, Environmental Policy, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communications, public information, media relations, or strategic communications.
• Desirable: Completion of degree or non-degree programs in data analytics or data science.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.