Communications Officer

at  International Union for Conservation of Nature

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Vacancy #:
6893
Unit:
Cities, Culture and Youth
Organisation:
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:
Headquarters, Gland, Switzerland
Reporting to:
Programme Leader – Sports for Nature
Work percentage:
100%
Grade:
P1
Expected start date:
01 September 2024
Type of contract:
Fixed-term (14 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date:
05 July 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications Officer, Sports for Nature (S4N) supports the strategic implementation of IUCN-led S4N initiative. He/she will coordinate the communications and knowledge management activities with the S4N partners as well as across IUCN, ensuring strong visibility, content and engagement in the initiative with the target audiences.
The role requires expertise in communications, advocacy and campaign strategy development and implementation, including writing and editing, and publications and digital asset production, as well as some technical skills to produce presentations, use a camera, manage a website and other tools.
In addition, to coordinating the delivery of the content, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the dissemination and uptake of the initiative’s main messages and products, he/she also should be able to coordinate at multiple levels to manage any possible risks and handle any media requests, in close collaboration with IUCN’s Global Communications Unit and the S4N partners.

REQUIREMENTS

- - At least five years’ experience working in conservation, sports or a similar role in communications, marketing or advocacy at a national or international level.
- Strong writing, editing and digital skills, including ability to manage produce and manage content on websites and social media.
- Knowledge and commitment to conservation and sustainable development practices.
- Knowledge of the sports sector preferred and/or willingness to learn.
- Master’s degree in communications, business or related field, or equivalent experience working specifically in sports communications, marketing or sustainable development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task and collaborate across teams and at all levels, often under tight deadlines and to deliver under

The following tasks to be carried out can be summarised as follows:

• Provide on-going communications and marketing expertise, capacity building and publications support to the S4N initiative, including the development and launch of a global campaign to mobilise the broader sporting community.
• Draft targeted communications and advocacy strategies and supporting materials to feature the initiative’s sports uptake, key products and events.
• Support the development and implementation of the global S4N campaign with partners, in collaboration with an agency.
• Provide input and produce new content for S4N’s website and social media channels.
• Help identify and promote key lessons and good practices by sports signatories.
• Monitor and report regularly on the initiative’s communications effectiveness and achievements.
• When possible, assist other IUCN colleagues as requested with specific communications and knowledge management tasks.