General
Description of assignment title
Support launch and outreach of the 7th Global Environment Outlook
Assignment country
Kenya
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal
17. Partnerships for the goals
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
11 – 15 hours per week
Host entity
UNEP
Type
Online
Duration
12 weeks
Number of assignments
1
Details
Mission and objectives
Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the 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. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.
Context
UNEP’s Early Warning and Assessments Division (EWAD) is responsible for analyzing the state of the global environment, providing early warning information and assessing global and regional environmental trends to catalyze and promote international cooperation and action on the environment. The Unit is responsible for delivering the Global Environment Outlook (GEO), UNEP’s flagship assessment report. GEO is an intergovernmental and expert led process to prepare an independent assessment of the state of the environment, the effectiveness of the policy response to address these environmental challenges, and possible pathways to achieve various internationally agreed environmental goals. In this outreach awareness, we aim to ensure a successful launch of the GEO-7 report during UNEA through planning of various events (translations for the key messages, press launch, side event, exhibitions, regional launches where applicable). Additionally, we seek to explore the most inclusive forms of written language, to speak to key audiences ranging from policymakers, academia, youth and business.
Task type
Outreach and Advocacy
Task description
We are looking for 1 Online Volunteer who has experience in global environmental assessments, launch and outreach expertise, with excellent programme management skills. The task will include the following responsibilities: – Assist in the coordination of the production phase of the GEO-7 report and its Summary for Policymakers including the digitization of the report. – Support the logistics of the launch and associated events of GEO-7 during the 7th United Nations Environment Assembly – Support the translation of the Summary for Policymakers into all UN official languages. The average estimated workload is expected to include roughly reviewing 5-7 documents (these can include scientific articles, studies etc.) over the course of the assignment duration. The Online Volunteer/s will have the opportunity to build connections with the Global Assessments unit and learn about how environmental assessments such as the GEO bridge the gap between science and policy.
Assignment requirements
Required experience
Candidate should have strong programme management experience in conducting global environmental assessments. Background knowledge and work experience in outreach and communications is desirable. A degree in a related field is considered an asset. Candidate should have professional knowledge in English. We are searching for a person with a high feeling of responsibility and knowledge of environmental work, to ensure the quality of the work.
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Other information
Inclusivity statement
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