Result of Service
1. TLGF communication workplan and strategy updated, along with 2026/27 planning calendar; 2. Video storylines for 8 TLGF grantees/sub-projects along with the photo/video documentation 3. Articles, blogs, impact stories issued and disseminated 4. Media fellowships program and visit to cover TLGF works are successfully conducted as part of the knowledge management sharing 5. TLGF media and comms documents are compiled and handover. 6. Network and knowledge sharing with stakeholders and media partners/outlets is strengthened
Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on environmental matters, responsible for establishing the international environmental agenda and ensuring the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the UN framework. Its mission is to oversee the formulation of environmental policy consensus by continuously monitoring the global environment and alerting governments and the international community to emerging issues requiring action.
As part of its mandate, UNEP has been a strong advocate for blended finance approaches to support climate action globally. In Indonesia, UNEP’s commitment for blended finance is being implemented through the Tropical Landscape Grant Fund (TLGF), a grant-making initiative helping sustainable land use ventures to improve their chances of securing private sector financing, in partnership with the Government of Canada.
The initiative is managed by the Climate Finance Unit under the Adaptation and Resilience Branch of UNEP's Climate Change Division and contributes to the Government of Indonesia’s Medium-Term Plan Strategy. Indonesia urgently needs investments in sustainable land use, including financing of businesses that contribute to climate mitigation, rural livelihoods and women empowerment. However, developing sustainable business models is complex, resource-intensive, and requires a wide range of skills and capacities.
As a result, too few new sustainable businesses are being created, limiting the contribution of the Indonesian private sector to meeting the country’s sustainable development goals. The Tropical Landscapes Grant Fund manages conventional grants to potential green businesses, mostly early-stage sustainable business ventures, to help them become bankable. It also facilitates the mobilization of investment capital by demonstrating the business case for investments at the nexus of gender and climate change and by building a market for gender responsive climate projects.
The consultant will produce TLGF communication materials, strengthen networks and knowledge sharing with stakeholders and media partners, and organize media fellowships/visits and other knowledge-sharing activities. The objective is to further increase TLGF's visibility and stakeholder awareness, and promoting UNEP’s blended finance work in Indonesia through production of communications materials, with a focus on video and photo documentation, working closely with the UN Information Centre (UNIC) and other UN media experts and media outlets in Indonesia.
The target audiences of the outputs are national and international stakeholders, ranging from the Government of Indonesia, donors, private sector and other partners. The consultant will work under supervision of TLGF National Project Manager and the Climate and Nature Finance Unit's Communication Officer.
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related disciplines is required. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in visual communications, multimedia, digital media, or a related field, including experience in the development of videos for digital channels is required.
Experience in digital and online communications, including content creation and management of social media, websites, and online platforms is required. Experience in producing articles, blogs, infographics, newsletters, and other communication materials is required. Good interpersonal and communication skills is required. Ability to work effectively in a team is required. Proven social media and social networking expertise in Indonesia is desirable. Experience in developing digital communication strategies/plans and translating key messages into visual language is desirable.
Languages
English is the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.For this post, fluency in oral and written English and Indonesian is required.