Support the implementation of the communications plan and for the Global Framework on Chemicals and the Special Programme secretariat. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Lays out newsletters, reports, and other communications products in support of resource mobilization efforts.
• Drafts articles, blogs, announcements and other supplementary materials.
• Supports event coordination and outreach activities.
• Designs visual content of the Global Framework on Chemiclas and the Special Programme for communication with external stakeholders.
• Creates posters, banners, fliers, infographics and other communications materials.
• Researches content for printed and online material.
• Supports the creation of multimedia content and products.
• Helps with the maintenance and value additions to our internal and external websites;
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
  • (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
  • (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Preferred Area of Study: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, visual communicatin (Graphism and design), environmental sciences, chemical sciences, sustainable development. Preference may be given to Master's candidates.
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of web-based platforms and relevant software e.g. word processing, PowerPoint, excel, internal databases, Internet etc.
• Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Teams. Good knowledge in graphic design and communication related software such as Indesign, Adobe Illustrator and Canvas is highly desirable. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.