Digital Project Manager/Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda. Established to promote the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, UNEP serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The organization is dedicated to coordinating the development of environmental policy consensus, keeping the global environment under review, and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP operates globally, with a mission to enhance environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices across various sectors.

Job Overview:
The Digital Project Manager/Coordinator position at UNEP is crucial for enhancing the visibility and timely delivery of UNEP’s digital and multilingual content. This role focuses on streamlining workflows, standardizing procedures, and improving coordination across teams to ensure effective communication of UNEP’s core messages. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and digital delivery of communications projects, with an emphasis on digital tool adoption and process improvement. The position requires a proactive approach to managing project timelines, facilitating communication between teams, and ensuring high-quality outputs that align with UNEP’s mission and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Digital Project Manager/Coordinator include acting as a coordinator for the language team, ensuring that translation and review timelines are integrated into overall project schedules. The role involves facilitating workflows between language teams and content originators to manage turnaround times, priorities, and quality assurance steps. The coordinator will ensure the harmonization of terminology, style guide usage, and editorial standards across language versions. Additionally, the position requires mapping existing workflows across various teams, developing and implementing standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for recurring processes, maintaining a centralized repository of project documentation, and serving as the focal point for project management and collaboration tools. The coordinator will also support onboarding staff tools, evaluate new tools or platforms, track deliverables and deadlines, facilitate regular coordination meetings, and prepare agendas and meeting notes.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in journalism, communication, international relations, social sciences, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree. A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in project management within a communications, media, or international organization setting is required. Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Trello or SharePoint is essential, along with familiarity with UN system processes and terminology being desirable. Experience with translation management systems, content management systems (CMS), or digital asset management (DAM) platforms is also desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a master’s degree in a relevant field such as journalism, communication, international relations, or social sciences. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may be considered if they have additional relevant experience. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of communication and project management within an international context.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, specifically within communications, media, or international organizations. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to manage projects effectively, coordinate teams, and deliver high-quality results in a timely manner. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies is crucial for success in this role.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this position, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered desirable, which would enhance the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual environment.

Additional Notes:
The position is expected to last for a duration of 7 months. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. The organization also does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts, ensuring a transparent and fair recruitment process.