Project Management Officer (Communications)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial communications audit of IRP digital platforms, publications, and partner dissemination practices.
• Launch the IRP website upgrade process, including finalizing scope, functionality needs, timeline, and coordination with developers or vendors.
• Provide ongoing management of IRP social media and website platforms, ensuring weekly content updates and analytics monitoring.
• Develop a draft IRP communications strategy aligned with the 2026-2029 Work Programme.
• Draft IRP Communications Report for the 34th IRP Meeting, including analysis of current visibility and strategic outreach priorities.
• Finalize architecture and content map for the redesigned IRP website in collaboration with developers.
• Support IRP event communication and visibility efforts in the lead-up to UNEA-7, G20, and/or UNFCCC preparatory events.
• Update the IRP partner engagement and dissemination list; initiate outreach with selected partners.
• Prepare a communications toolkit for G20, UNEA-7, and COP30 engagement, in collaboration with the Secretariat.
• Finalize and submit the IRP 2026-2029 Communications Strategy, integrating feedback from IRP members and the Secretariat.
• Begin production of at least one multimedia product (e.g., animated explainer, promotional video) for IRP outreach.
• Coordinate messaging and promotional activities with key partners to promote the IRP programme of work.
• Oversee final implementation and testing of the upgraded IRP website and coordinate its public roll-out.
• Launch dissemination campaign to promote the new website, including partner mailings and digital promotion.
• Deliver a finalized partner communications toolkit featuring branded visuals, social media tiles, message templates, and event slides.
• Submit a final report summarizing completed outputs, campaign analytics, and recommendations for sustaining communications.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field, or a first-level degree with qualifying experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications or digital media.
• Demonstrated experience with website management and content production.
• Proven ability to translate technical or scientific information into accessible messages for diverse audiences.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.
• Experience coordinating partnerships and campaigns across institutional stakeholders is desirable.
• Prior experience working in the UN or international science-policy environment is desirable.

Nice to Have

• Experience coordinating partnerships and campaigns across institutional stakeholders.
• Prior experience working in the UN or international science-policy environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in relevant fields or a first-level degree with qualifying experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Not specified in the description.