Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist

Overview

Strengthen global visibility, engagement, and impact of UNEP’s digital platforms and priority initiatives through integrated paid digital marketing and coordinated communication activities.

Tasks Summary

• Plan, execute, and manage paid digital marketing strategies to support UNEP’s communication objectives and enhance the reach and impact of its work, applying data-driven approaches to improve performance, audience targeting, and cost effectiveness.
• Track and analyze the performance of digital marketing and communication activities, prepare analytical reports, and provide recommendations to strengthen future initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal UNEP teams and external service providers to support the effective delivery of digital marketing and communication activities.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of communication activities for assigned programmes or initiatives, including Young Champions of the Earth, by liaising with internal teams and external partners to ensure strategic alignment, consistency of messaging, and effective delivery across digital and multimedia platforms.

Experience Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in digital marketing and digital communications, including management of paid digital campaigns and multi-channel communication initiatives, is required. Proven experience in coordinating communication activities for programmes or initiatives, working with multiple stakeholders is required. Experience running creative workshops and administering newsletters using MDirector or a similar software is required. Previous experience with the United Nations or an international organization is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

A master's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field is required. A Bachelor's degree in combination with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Contract Duration: 10 MONTHS

Work Modality: NAIROBI

Remuneration: