Background Information

UNOPS hosts Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Secretariat/Programme in Vienna, Austria. Working with leaders in government, the private sector and civil society to drive further, faster action toward achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which calls for universal access to sustainable energy by 2030, and the Paris Agreement, which calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit climate warming to below 2° Celsius. Achieving these goals will require a radical rethink of the way we produce, distribute, and consume energy. SEforALL is at the heart of this foundational shift to ensure no one is left behind. Drawing on data and evidence, we identify a critical path to success in achieving SDG7.

Launched in 2011 by the Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. SEforALL maintains close links with the UN, including through a relationship agreement, partnerships with UN agencies and with SEforALL’s CEO acting as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy. These roles include advising the UN Secretary General and his staff on issues relating to sustainable energy and the implementation of SDG7 and supporting the coordination of sustainable energy issues in the United Nations system.

The ambitions of SDG7 are extraordinary. Aiming to achieve them in the context of the Paris Agreement on climate change involves transformation at a scale never undertaken before. Swift action must be taken by leaders in governments, private sector companies, institutions, financiers, development banks, unions, communities, entrepreneurs, and civil society. As we enter the final decade to achieve SDG7, SEforALL has strategically chosen to strengthen global agenda-setting while expanding its activities to an engagement model that prioritizes data-driven decision-making, partnerships with high-impact countries and implementation on the ground.

This position is located within the Communications team. The main objectives of Communications programme are:

• Create a compelling and accessible narrative that expands our audience base and that positions SEforALL as a trusted global player on just and equitable energy transitions
• Mobilize resources and commitments for the just and equitable energy transition
• Elevate SDG7 on the global stage and into key strategic agenda-setting convenings aimed at shaping the future of SDGs and Climate priorities
• Protect SEforALL’s brand and reputation

Functional Responsibilities

• Liaise with focal points across the organization to source and develop story ideas across the themes of sustainable energy, climate and development
• Research and draft stories, multimedia content, message pyramids, op-eds, short video scripts, speeches, news articles, position papers, briefing notes and concept notes that support SEforALL’s policy positions and advocacy goals
• Manage website content by ensuring pages reflect consistent messaging and they are updated, and by creating and regularly updating a website content calendar that reflects SEforALL’s priorities and current activities
• Write clearly and succinctly to illicit positive action and reactions from key audiences and to adhere to SEforALL’s brand standards and to meet standards for publication
• Responsible for drafting media pitches and background documents for media interview prep
• Produce content for the monthly SEforALL newsletter disseminated through Mailchimp and LinkedIn
• Responsible for drafting the annual report
• Responsible for coordinating the production pipeline of reports and other design-related work flow

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Masters degree in communications, journalism, business studies, public policy, climate, sustainable energy or related field.
• University (Bachelor’s) degree in communications, journalism, business studies, public policy, climate, sustainable energy or related field with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the masters degree.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in speech writing, news writing, content and style editing complex communications products for structure, clarity, logic and persuasion is required.
• Experience in climate, sustainable energy or development sector is required.

Language

Fluency in English (Reading, Writing and Spoken) is required.

Working knowledge of another, official UN language is an asset.

Please note, that this is a summary of the complete job offer, which can be found on the application link.