Sustainable Finance Programme- Content Development and Substantive Communications Consultant

The consultant will support the Sustainable Finance Programme by developing and adapting programme communications materials and content that strengthen understanding and engagement among stakeholders. The role involves producing high-quality substantive communications products and providing strategic advice on content development and programme positioning to support stakeholder engagement and programme objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the Sustainable Finance Programme communications and content strategy and framework.
• Support development of programme narratives, key messages, audience-specific communication approaches, content guidance and templates.
• Translate technical programme priorities into accessible communication materials and strategic messaging tailored to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Recommend innovative approaches to reach financial sector audiences.
• Identify emerging opportunities for strategic communications with key audiences.
• Advise on communications approaches for high-level engagements in line with the Phase II priorities.
• Ensure consistency across programme materials developed for global, regional and country-level audiences.
• Identify innovative communications, partnership and thought leadership opportunities that enhance the Programme's visibility and influence.
• Develop and adapt programme briefs, donor and partner materials, presentations and briefing materials, results narratives and case studies, infographics and visual assets, video concepts/scripts and multimedia materials, digital content products, event-related communication materials.
• Support translation of technical sustainable finance concepts into accessible and compelling content for different audiences.
• Develop templates and guidance materials to support country storytelling and results documentation.
• Support Sustainable Finance Champions to communicate programme priorities and results.
• Develop practical tools to explain gender-responsive finance, sustainable finance instruments, investment approaches, programme opportunities and results.
• Capture country and regional experiences through written and visual storytelling.

Requirements

• Master's degree; a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in strategic communication, encompassing content and media product development, editing, marketing, branding, and knowledge management.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing communication strategies and plans.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-impact graphic and audiovisual materials, including photography and video production.
• Proven track record of producing high-quality communication materials for large, complex organizations.
• Experience managing multifaceted communications, strategy, content development and/or marketing projects.
• Experience engaging with or advising private sector organizations, financial institutions, investors, development finance institutions or other actors on marketing, communications and content strategy is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of any other UN official language is an asset.

Skills

• Strategic Communications
• Content Development
• Media Product Development
• Editing
• Marketing
• Branding
• Knowledge Management
• Communication Strategy
• Communication Plan Implementation
• Graphic Design
• Audiovisual Content Production
• Photography
• Video Production
• Communication Materials Development
• Communications Project Coordination
• Content Strategy Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Private Sector Engagement
• Financial Institutions Communication

Languages

English