The secretariat of the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Is recruiting for the senior position of
Coordinator
Communications and Knowledge Management Services (CKMS)
Programme

Background:
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties. The secretariat has a staff of 480 and manages about EUR 145 million in funds per biennium.

The Communications and Knowledge Management Services manages and facilitates work related to external communications, on-line public information, media relations and services, and internal knowledge management services to support the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol processes.

Key Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for leading and guiding the programme, directing and delivering secretariat-wide external communications to enhance public and stakeholder support, overseeing the formulation and implementation of a secretariat-wide knowledge management strategy, acting as media coordinator for climate change conferences and meetings.

Qualifications and skills required:

  • Advanced university degree in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, information
    management or related field. A relevant combination of academic and professional experience in a
    relevant discipline may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
  • At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public
    information, or media, including management, in large multicultural institutions. Familiarity with UN
    administrative procedures, rules and regulations an asset. Familiarity with climate change,
    environment, sustainable development, and carbon market an asset.
  • Must demonstrate broad professional experience and skills in communication, knowledge
    management and organizational development.
    o Strategic and management-level writing skills; ability to draft compelling content for external or
    internal dissemination.
    o Knowledge of or participation in the functional design and development of IT systems related to
    content management, collaboration, documents management and records management.
    o Project management or similar skills in other management/scheduling tools.
    o Ability to work effectively in a variety of settings and locations around the world, and with a wide
    diversity of counterparts
  • Fluency in English (both written and oral) is essential. Working knowledge of another UN official
    language desirable

To apply:
For details of this vacancy and how to apply, please use the on-line application system available at
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment
UNFCCC is committed to gender and geographic equality in delivering on its mandate and in the composition of its staff. Qualified and experienced women and nationals from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.