Digital Media Translator/Editor - French, Nairobi, Kenya

General

Description of assignment title: Digital Media Translator/Editor - French

Assignment country: Kenya

Duty stations: Nairobi

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 06/01/2026

Duration: 7 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 13. Climate action

Host entity: UNEP

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
• UNEP's mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
• Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.

Context:

• UNEP's Communication Division communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide. The Division advocates for environmental causes, engages the public including young people, and seeks to influence policy and practice on issues from pollution to green finance. It promotes and safeguards UNEP's identity. This assignment focuses on communicating internally to personnel working for UNEP and its related organizations and entities.
• The incumbent will be based at the UNEP Office in Nairobi and work under the supervision of the Head of social media. The role of the incumbent is that of an expert in translations from English to French and a digital specialist in both web and social media.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Social Media, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

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• Web
• Ensures relevant content, such as stories, press releases, selected speeches, and publications, is translated from English to French and posted in a timely manner;
• Proofreads all content posted on the French-language website;
• Coordinates review of existing French-language sections of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) website to determine the need for revision;
• Updates content on the UNEP French website.
• Social Media
• Carries out social media strategy and execution plans for French-speaking audiences;
• Translates social media content from English to French, including videos and graphics;
• Maintains UNEP French-language social media channels, posting relevant and timely content and engaging with French-speaking audiences;
• Promotes UNEP's work and messages to French-language stakeholders via support to communications and outreach activities;
• Reviews statistics and analytics and adjusts/adapts content strategy to maximize reach;
• Support
• Supports requests from the Executive Director related to French-language audiences and her official travel;
• Stays abreast of rapidly changing technological advancements related to digital platforms and translation methods;
• Participates in other Communication Division activities (training, meetings, workshops);
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UN Volunteer (UNV) and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance, in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• French, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, communication, linguistic studies, translation or related field is required.

Competencies and values:

• Knowledge Sharing
• Communication
• Translation and Interpretation

Skills and experience:

• Excellent knowledge of social media and how to use it for strategic communication;
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
• Excellent organisational and planning skills. Proven ability to multitask and work successfully in a fast-paced environment, delivering desired results on deadline;
• Proven ability to generate innovative solutions;
• Languages and other skills:
• Outstanding French writing and editing skills;
• Full command of English is essential;
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills are required.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Communication, advocacy, public information, Project management, programme development, strategy, Information technology and telecommunications

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