Overview

The consultant will produce, translate, and adapt creative content for social and online media in French and English. The role aims to grow the follower/fan base and increase engagement and reach of IPBES social media posts.

Tasks Summary

• Produce, translate, and adapt creative content for social and online media in French and English
• Develop and implement strategies for growth and engagement across IPBES social media channels in French and English
• Write and manage translations of digital content from English into French and vice-versa
• Implement the IPBES Social Media Strategy by researching, drafting, translating, adapting, and scheduling social media posts
• Plan and implement thematic mini-campaigns across social and online platforms in French and English
• Include mentions, tagging, photos, video, audio & graphics in social media posts
• Schedule postings to maximize reach and impact
• Translate various communications materials from English into French and vice-versa
• Monitor user/fan/follower behaviour on social media across French and English accounts
• Provide regular reports on performance of social media activities related to French audiences
• Develop and maintain collaboration with French social media channels of partners, allies, and stakeholders
• Increase social media users/fans/followers among French speaking audiences
• Increase engagement rates with social media posts and engage with new target audiences
• Prepare responses to messages from followers in French and English
• Craft direct messages for social media and other online outreach in French and English

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in communications roles, particularly in both English and French
• Demonstrated experience in operational social media roles in both languages is required
• Demonstrated experience with digital communications and digital content creation is required
• Up-to-date knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and functions is required
• Good organizational and personal management skills is desirable
• Graphic design and basic video editing skills is desirable
• Demonstrated professional experience with environmental issues in French regions is desirable
• Knowledge of IPBES, biodiversity and environment-related matters is desirable
• Professional experience of translation, proof-reading and editing in English and French is desirable
• Experience in an international organization is desirable

Qualification Requirements

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, media, language, environmental studies, environmental law or related field is required
• A first-level university degree, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English and French is required.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Work Modality: Office - Based