Overview

Communications Consultant for Spanish Language to provide top-tier Spanish-speaking media coverage of UNCCD and drought-related issues.

Tasks Summary

• Develop and implement a media engagement plan for Spanish-speaking audiences.
• Coordinate IDRA communications, including content production and media engagement.
• Deliver an IDRA Newsletter on a regular basis.
• Liaise internally and externally to identify newsworthy angles and develop content for Spanish-speaking audiences.
• Prepare necessary materials in Spanish or other languages as may be required.
• Produce content for social media.
• Proactively pitch Spanish-speaking media.
• Coordinate media outreach activities around key events.
• Translate or adapt content from English or other languages into Spanish.
• Support an analysis of Spanish-speaking media coverage.
• Manage follow-up interviews and public inquiries.
• Perform other project-related tasks as may be needed.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in working with top-tier Spanish broadcast, print and online media is required.
• Experience creating quality content for media, including excellent writing and editing skills in Spanish is required.
• Experience working in countries affected by desertification, land degradation and drought is required.
• Experience working in a multicultural and multinational environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of the UN issues related to sustainable development and sustainable use of natural resources is desirable.
• Familiarity with UNCCD issues and work is an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• A first-level university degree in public relations, journalism, communications or political or social sciences is required.
• Knowledge of environmental, policy, and outreach issues and activities relevant to the work of UNCCD is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent writing and editing skills in Spanish as well as fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge in French is desirable.

Contract Duration: 40 days between February and April 2026.

Work Modality: Home-based.

Remuneration: