COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

United Nations Environment Programme is hiring for the Communications Officer position in Nairobi. This is a full time, mid level role. Qualification level: PhD. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United… Applications close on 12 November 2026.

UNEP's Ecosystem Division drives conservation, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems to achieve benefits for nature and people: today and future generations.

The division works with Member States and partners to strengthen resilience by providing policy and technical support to catalyze sustainable social and economic transformation for biodiversity, people and peace.

Key responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Marine and Coastal Unit, the Communications Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of the Global Fund for Coral Reef (GFCR) global communications strategy, ensuring alignment with UN system priorities and GFCR's investment and programmatic objectives.
• Lead GFCR's global advocacy positioning across ocean, climate, biodiversity, and sustainable finance policy processes.

Requirements

• CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of strategic communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement in international ocean, climate, biodiversity, and sustainable-finance policy contexts…

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