CONTENT STRATEGIST (COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR OFFICER) -HOMEBASED

WEC Background.
The Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) portfolio, based in Vienna, and with offices based globally is part of the UNOPS Global Portfolio Office.
The Portfolio has built strong partnerships and is effectively managing a portfolio of over 500 million USD over the last 15 years to support key initiatives with fund management, project implementation and administrative support.
WEC effectively operationalizes partners' agendas with global approaches, as well as regional and country specific activities focused on climate action, protection and conservation of the environment.
Partners profit from WEC’s ability to operationalize and/or scale up their important substantive agendas, including in support of key multilateral environmental and climate agreements,  such as the Paris Agreement, the Cartagena Convention as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.
The NDC Partnership.
The NDC Partnership is a global coalition of countries and institutions collaborating to drive transformational climate action through sustainable development.
In , the world endorsed the Paris Agreement and the Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Nations signal their commitments to the Paris Agreement through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) — each country’s strategy to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience against the negative effects of a changing climate.
The Partnership advances the goals of the Paris Agreement by bringing together nearly 200 countries and institutions in new ways to accelerate NDC implementation and enhance ambition over time.
The Partnership’s work through 120 partners supporting almost 80 countries produces many examples of impact, lessons learned and ideas for the future.
The Partnership is governed by a Steering Committee, co-chaired by two country representatives.
The Partnership’s work is facilitated by a Support Unit based at World Resources Institute in Washington DC and the UNFCCC Secretariat in Bonn, Germany.
UNOPS supports the NDC Partnership and its Support Unit through the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC).
The NDC Partnership Support Unit Content Strategist plays a key role in designing and executing a comprehensive content strategy that positions the NDC Partnership as a valued source of information on national climate action.
The Content Strategist is deeply embedded in the work of the Support Unit, keeping their finger on the pulse of in-country work and insights, identifying systematic ways to build a content pipeline and ensuring it is thoroughly researched, precisely captured and effectively packaged for our key audience segments.
The Content Strategist will work closely with press and multimedia specialists as a vital source of engaging and press-worthy content.
* This is a Home-based position,  ** The contract modality (Local ICA or International ICA) will be evaluated based on the nationality of the preferred candidate.
Functional Responsibilities Summary of functions.
Story Sourcing and Content Strategy ...
Summary of functions.
Story Sourcing and Content Strategy  Content Development and Quality Reviews Campaign Design and Execution Internal Capacity Building 1.
Story Sourcing and Content Strategy.
Stay abreast of regional and national developments via close engagement with Country Engagement Specialists, leading cross-team collaboration and ad-hoc outreach.
Conduct informal interviews with expert staff to uncover in-country stories, voices, and insights to inform build-out an editorial calendar and press-worthy content.
Support the Head of Communications in mapping key global events, launches and other significant moments, setting clear, and timely deadlines for delivery.
Ensure a mix of content types and formats, evaluating the effectiveness of communications products using GA4, social media, and member survey data.
Work with the other members of the Communications Team and the Monitoring and Evaluation Team to develop member survey questions that can inform communications efforts and content performance tracking.
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Content Development and Quality Reviews.
Engage expert staff early in the content production cycle to ensure the framing and structure of communications products are in line with Partnership standards.
Facilitate collaborative product design, working with internal and external writers and multimedia specialists to develop engaging products that effectively incorporate images, videos, and graphics.
Draft content that is informative, well-researched, and delivers clear value to our key audiences.
Develop clear standards and guidance for NDC Partnership newsletter submissions and communications products to guide contributors.
Maintain the Editorial Style Guide to ensure consistency in capitalization, use of terminology, acronyms, etc.
Review communications products before publication, ensuring they align with AP Style and Partnership editorial, brand, and messaging guidelines.
Oversee quarterly reviews of website content, ensuring information is clear, up-to-date and accurately and professionally reflects our brand and strategic messaging.
Work with the Knowledge and Learning team to improve their products and leverage their insights more effectively for our target audiences.
Package content for external vendors, providing clear guidelines to guide content development, in terms of both strategy and quality.
Review the monthly Partnership newsletter and, where appropriate, related external newsletters released by other Support Unit workstreams.
Review social media content, as required, to ensure it is technically accurate, clear, and engaging for our key audiences.
3.
Campaign Design.
Develop, execute and iteratively adapt strategic campaigns aligned with NDC Partnership goals and strategic messaging in collaboration with the Head of Communications.
Assemble and coordinate a campaign team of communications staff and technical experts to execute campaigns end-to-end.
Plan and manage campaign timelines and deliverables.
Direct the development of compelling campaign content for various channels, including social media, blogs and newsletters and external outlets, working in close collaboration with press specialists in the Communications Team.
Develop and track appropriate campaign metrics, using them to inform campaign tactics and stakeholder reports.
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Internal Capacity Building.
Work with colleagues in other workstreams to identify, understand and engage target audiences more effectively through messaging strategies, channel mapping and product development or reshaping.
Walk staff through guidelines for identifying stories and writing for different digital platforms, working in collaboration with press and multimedia specialists.
Offer constructive, targeted feedback on content created by expert staff, with the aim of building their capacity to co-create communications products.
Competencies Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization.
Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) 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.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.
Collaborates and supports the development of others.
For people managers only.
Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education/Experience/Language requirements Education M.
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Education M.
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or equivalent advanced degree, preferably in international relations, climate change, international development, economics, public policy, communications, or journalism.
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or equivalent, preferably in international relations, climate change, international development, economics, public policy, communications, or journalism in combination with an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience Required With a Master degree, At least five years of experience working in climate change, development,communications and/or related fields.
Strong project management skills, including both people and process management, to ensure coordinated delivery of products and campaigns.
Experience working with expert staff and translating technical content into user-friendly, audience-appropriate formats.
Asset  Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decision-making.
Experience seeking and aligning stakeholder input, ensuring that all interactions are handled diplomatically and professionally.
Demonstrable ability to develop messaging and craft stories that align with and substantiates Partnership brand positioning and strategic priorities.
Skill in crafting high-quality, strategic and engaging content, demonstrating an ability to self-edit and provide incisive feedback to collaborators.
Experience or aptitude for proactively mapping steps to achieve strategic goals, assuming end-to-end ownership for campaign design and execution.
Strong research skills and attention to detail to ensure all communications are grounded in well-researched facts and up-to-date information.
Up-to-date knowledge of current discourse and developments in global climate and sustainable development policy Language Proficiency in English is required Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin) is an asset.
Contract type, level and duration Contract type.
ICA Contract level.
Local ICA 09 / International ICA 1.
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Contract type.
ICA Contract level.
Local ICA 09 / International ICA 1.
The contract modality (Local ICA or International ICA) will be evaluated based on the nationality of the preferred candidate.
Contract duration.
Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
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Applic...
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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