Position: Events & Communications Manager -UNOPS (Deadline June 2024)

Career Opportunity: Events & Communications Manager

Partner: UNEP Finance Initiative
Job Categories: Finance, Climate, Programme Management, Environment
Vacancy Code: VA/2024/B5007/28265
Level: ICS-10
Department/Office: GPO, GVA, Geneva
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Level: P3
Duration: 1 Year, renewable subject to budget availability and satisfactory performance
Application Period: 29-May-2024 to 19-Jun-2024

Background Information – Job-specific

The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a partnership between UNEP and the global financial sector to mobilize private sector finance for sustainable development. UNEP FI collaborates with more than 460 banks, insurers, and investors, and over 160 supporting institutions to foster a financial sector that benefits people and the planet while ensuring positive impacts.

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UNEP FI’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable financial institutions to enhance people’s quality of life without compromising future generations. The initiative supports regional program implementation across Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, and North America, covering areas such as climate, nature, pollution & circular economy, the SDGs & impact, and social issues. Additionally, UNEP FI convenes three finance sector ‘net-zero’ alliances, working with key stakeholders to align members’ portfolios with science-based greenhouse gas emissions pathways through interim targets:

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

1. Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (AOA): Launched in 2019, consisting of more than 70 institutional asset owners.
2. Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA): Launched in 2021 with over 115 banks, predominantly PRB signatories setting ambitious climate targets.
3. Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA): Launched in 2021, including 30 leading insurers representing about 12% of world premiums, working towards the transition to net-zero insurance.

In this context, UNOPS aims to provide comprehensive operational support to UNEP for the project titled “UNEP Finance Initiative.”

Functional Responsibilities

Under the day-to-day supervision of the Head of the Unit at the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the incumbent will oversee global communications management and events planning. The role encompasses implementing a global communications strategy with clear objectives, messaging, and transmission channels for each target audience. The incumbent will maintain a robust brand for UNEP FI, ensuring impactful and suitable communications focusing on messaging for key stakeholder groups (financial institutions, members, governments, etc.). They will also develop and execute an effective media strategy and manage a team of communications professionals.

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Key responsibilities include:

1. Develop, Plan, and Execute Digital Meetings and Events:
   • Ensure a high-quality experience for all participants.
   • Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify event objectives, target audiences, and messaging for each event.
2. Coordinate with External Vendors, Speakers, and Partners:
   • Ensure seamless execution of events.
   • Manage event budgets and timelines, ensuring all events are delivered within budget and on schedule.
3. Develop and Implement Communication Strategies:
   • Focus on messaging for key stakeholder groups.
   • Coordinate content for event websites, social media, and UNEP FI communications material to build visibility and increase interest among stakeholders.
4. Coordinate Internal UN Communications Processes:
   • Establish key tracking and performance indicators.
   • Review web metrics and social media reports for events.
5. Manage UNEP FI’s Social Media Channels:
   • Write and post content related to events.
   • Assist with the development of event-related websites and other web requirements with the digital coordinator.
6. Coordinate Members’ Extranet Content and Updates:
   • Support coordination on communications and publications processes with UNEP and UN HQ related to events.
7. Lead and Support Team Members on Press Engagement:
   • Maintain a high-quality media database and media monitoring reports as needed.

Education, Experience, and Language Requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environment, sustainable development, communications, marketing, international relations, social studies, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related areas.
• Previous experience working with the private finance sector, including banks, institutional investors, and others, is desired.
• Demonstrated experience in developing work programs for stakeholders in an international organization setting or with the finance sector is desired.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long-term, and externally to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
• Integrity and Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Collaboration: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers: Acts as a positive leadership role model, motivates, directs, and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Client Orientation: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Results Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Adaptability: Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Decision Making: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Communication: Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise, and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract Type, Level, and Duration

Contract Type: Staff / Fixed Term Appointment (FTA – Staff Contract)
Contract Level: P3 / ICS10
Contract Duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please visit UNOPS Staff Contracts.

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

Qualified women and candidates from underrepresented groups in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. This includes candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

We aim to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (approximately 4 hours) in your own time before providing services to UNOPS. More information on retainer contracts can be found here.

All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. Additionally, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

It is UNOPS policy to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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