Social Media Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.



 

Social Media Specialist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding 

The incumbent will perform the following functions:

  • Planning, development and implementation of dynamic, interactive and meaningful social media content strategies and packages for campaigns, including the year-long World Environment Day campaign, and daily community management of UNEP’s global social media channels on related issues;
  • Produce compelling content for UNEP’s social media channels, including X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, and TikTok;
  • Design and develop visual content assets—including social media cards, reels, and other formats—to support campaigns and day-to-day engagement across platforms;
  • Schedule, proofread and check social media and digital content for accuracy and timeliness;
  • Monitoring and moderation of social media channels, flagging risk and opportunities to deepen engagement;
  • Editorial planning and processes with relevant colleagues managing of UNEP’s Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese and Russian social media channels;
  • Monitor key indicators for UNEP's social media efforts and report on performance; -Identify new opportunities to continually improve UNEP’s presence across digital platforms and deepen engagement with targeted audiences.

Qualifications/special skills

  • A Bachelors degree in journalism, communication, digital marketing or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience managing social media channels is required Stellar social copy writing editing skills is required
  • Ability to translate technical and nuanced information into clear, emotional and engaging content for broad public audiences is required, Experience using social media scheduling tools is required
  • Experience using design tools such as Canva, Abode Suite, is required Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task is required Previous experience with a multilateral or international/UN organization is desirable

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on careers.un.org to apply

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