Public Awareness and Outreach Contractor

Implements communication, media outreach and public awareness activities for the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Secretariat ahead of the 2027 Conferences of the Parties, including campaigns, media plans, materials and events.

Department: Policy and Strategy Unit

• Develop and implement information programmes for BRS priority issues, events, initiatives and accomplishments
• Monitor public opinion, press coverage and information needs and advise management on responses
• Coordinate media coverage, press conferences, interviews, seminars and online briefings
• Produce press kits, releases, briefings, feature articles, speeches, brochures, fact sheets, newsletters and social media content
• Plan and coordinate exhibitions and parallel events for the 2027 BRS COPs
• Arrange participation of BRS Advocates in agreed activities
• Identify digital trends and tools to improve storytelling
• Support BRS teams with templates, cohesive messaging and communication guidance

• Advanced university degree in international relations, communications, journalism or a similar field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing or journalism in the United Nations or similar international organisations
• Experience setting communication strategies and plans and delivering outreach and awareness campaigns for international organisations
• Familiarity with content management systems, social media scheduling tools and design software
• Fluency in English

• Expected contract duration: 6 months