Responsibilities
1) Managing French-language web content:
- Ensuring that relevant content, including:
- stories;
- press releases;
- selected speeches; and
- publications,
- is translated from English into French and published on the UNEP website in a timely manner.
- Proofreading all content published on the French-language website.
- Coordinating the review of existing French-language sections of the UNEP website to determine the need for updates or revisions.
- Updating content on the UNEP French-language website.
2) Managing French-language social media:
- Implementing social media strategy and execution plans for French-speaking audiences.
- Translating social media content from English into French, including:
- social media copy;
- videos; and
- graphics.
- Managing UNEP’s French-language social media channels by:
- publishing timely and relevant content; and
- engaging with French-speaking audiences.
- Promoting UNEP’s work and key messages to French-language stakeholders through communications and outreach activities.
- Monitoring social media statistics and analytics and adapting content strategy to maximize audience reach and engagement.
3) Communications and operational support:
- Supporting requests from the Executive Director related to French-speaking audiences and official travel.
- Keeping abreast of technological developments related to:
- digital platforms; and
- translation methods.
- Participating in Communication Division activities, including:
- training sessions;
- meetings; and
- workshops.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, linguistic studies, translation or a related field.
Work experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience managing social media platforms and using social media for strategic communications.
- Experience translating and editing content from English into French.
- Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative communication solutions.
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills.
Languages
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in French is required.
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