Consultant for UNESCO Green Citizens Initiative

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Position Title: Consultant for UNESCO Green Citizens Initiative
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 07-mar-2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture. Established in 1945, UNESCO has a mission to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue. With its headquarters in Paris, UNESCO operates in over 190 countries and has a diverse workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The organization is committed to fostering global partnerships and promoting sustainable practices across various sectors, including education, science, culture, and communication.

Job Overview:
The consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting the UNESCO Green Citizens initiative, which focuses on enhancing community engagement and promoting sustainability through citizen science projects. The consultant will work closely with project owners to ensure their projects are effectively integrated into the UNESCO platform, providing them with essential materials such as Paperforms and communication toolkits. The consultant will also collaborate with the digital communication consultant to enhance community engagement through dedicated communication channels like WhatsApp and LinkedIn groups. Additionally, the consultant will participate in the development of Encounters events, which are virtual gatherings aimed at connecting local project leaders, scientists, and youth to share experiences and foster collaboration. This position requires a proactive approach to identifying new projects, particularly in underrepresented regions, and ensuring alignment with UNESCO's sustainability goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: informing project owners of their selection and providing necessary integration materials; identifying existing citizen science projects to enhance their visibility; collaborating with the digital communication consultant to foster community engagement; developing and implementing Green Matching events to connect project owners with students; managing volunteer forms and ensuring follow-up; participating in the editorial committee for the newsletter; identifying relevant projects for events; maintaining and updating the project owner database; and leading an annual review of projects to assess progress and alignment with UNESCO's goals. The consultant will also be expected to verify all identified projects with the coordinator to ensure they meet predetermined criteria and to assist project owners in aligning their initiatives with UNESCO's sustainability objectives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in communication, project management, social entrepreneurship, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have at least 4 years of professional experience in content creation, graphic design, video production, or similar roles within a sustainability or environmental context. Experience with social media platforms and the ability to create engaging multimedia content is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment and possess strong visual communication skills, with a passion for design and storytelling.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in communication, project management, social entrepreneurship, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background will provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively engage with project owners and support sustainability initiatives.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in fields such as content creation, graphic design, video production, or similar roles, particularly in a sustainability or environmental context. This experience should include a strong familiarity with social media platforms and the ability to create engaging posts and multimedia content that resonates with diverse audiences.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English or French is mandatory, with very good knowledge of the other language. Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a broader audience and collaborate on international projects.

Additional Notes:
The position is a non-staff contract with a duration of 7 to 11 months, open to external candidates. The application deadline is set for midnight on March 7, 202

• Candidates are required to submit a comprehensive application document that includes an up-to-date CV, a statement of suitability for the assignment, an approach to carry out the assignment, and the overall cost expressed as a lump sum. Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately. The recruitment process will involve an online application, and candidates must provide complete and accurate information. Selected candidates will undergo reference checks, and only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.