Communications and Policy Writing Specialist
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring a mid-level Communications and Policy Writing Specialist (Copenhagen/Remote) to simplify and adapt the existing IAA6 documentation package into high-quality policy briefs and public dissemination materials.
- Role
- Communications and Policy Writing Specialist
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Copenhagen/Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Communications and Policy Writing Specialist to simplify and adapt the existing IAA6 documentation package into high-quality policy briefs and public dissemination materials.
What you'll do
- Develop high-quality policy briefs and public dissemination materials capturing the essence of the IAA6 Approach, its use, and early learnings from pilot implementation in Peru, Tanzania, and Sri Lanka
- Work closely with UNEP CCC project team and comms team to navigate confidentiality constraints and country approvals
- Draft clear, strategic policy briefs designed to convey climate policy goals, implementation progress, and results
- Develop concise executive summaries and key messages that distill the IAA6 Framework, Deployment Process, and Toolbox for non-technical readers
- Prepare clear content briefs for design including key messages and structure for factsheets and infographics
- Coordinate with country focal points and project partners to validate content prior to publication
What it takes
- Advanced degree in Communications, Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Studies, or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience required with a master’s degree
- Experience working with developing governments and international organizations
- Excellent analytical, writing, editing, and interviewing skills
- Familiarity with climate policy, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, NDCs, or related climate change topics
- Fluency in English (written and oral), knowledge of Spanish is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Copenhagen/Remote
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced degree in Communications, Public Policy, International Relations, Environmental Studies, or a related field, minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience required with a master’s degree, experience working with developing governments and international organizations, excellent analytical, writing, editing, and interviewing skills, familiarity with climate policy, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, NDCs, or related climate change topics, fluency in English (written and oral), knowledge of Spanish is desirable
How or by when to apply?
Apply by visiting the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283633&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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