Junior Communications Analyst, Brasilia

Description of assignment title

Junior Communications Analyst

Assignment country

Brazil

Duty stations

Brasilia

Work location

Remote

Expected start date

12/01/2026

Duration

7 months
(with possibility of extension)

Sustainable Development Goal

13. Climate action

Host entity

UNEP

Modality

Onsite

Type

National

Volunteer category

Community UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule

Full-time

Number of Assignments

1

Mission and objectives

The 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 Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Our 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, we work through our divisions as well as our regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence. We also host several environmental conventions, secretariats and inter-agency coordinating bodies. We categorize our work into seven broad thematic areas: climate change, disasters and conflicts, ecosystem management, environmental governance, chemicals and waste, resource efficiency, and environment under review. In all of our work, we maintain our overarching commitment to sustainability. Headquartered in Brasília since 2004, the office in Brazil is linked to the regional headquarters in Panama. UNEP Brazil's mission is to disseminate, among its partners and to society in general, information on environmental agreements, programs, methodologies and knowledge on relevant environmental issues on the global and regional agenda, in addition to promoting greater participation and contribution of experts and Brazilian institutions in international forums, initiatives and actions.

Context

Under the supervision of the UNEP Brazil Office Representative and in close coordination with UNEP’s Regional Office a.i. and Headquarters communication teams, the Junior Communications Analyst will support the planning, development, and implementation of communication activities aimed at enhancing UNEP’s visibility, promoting environmental awareness, and supporting the dissemination of UNEP’s programmes, initiatives, and results in Brazil and some Portuguese media channels. A proper communication and dissemination of UNEP’s messages, programmes, initiatives and reports are a key step to achieve the organization purposes. The Junior Communications Analyst will be supervised by the UNEP Brazil Office Representative a.i. and will work remotely in Brazil, from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Task description

Under the supervision of the UNEP Brazil Office Representative a.i and with the support of the UNEP Brazil Office, the tasks and responsibilities of the Junior Communications Analyst will include:

• Contribute to the implementation of communication strategies, plans, and activities in line with UNEP’s institutional priorities and programme objectives, under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Collaborate in the development and dissemination of communication materials, including news articles, social media content, newsletters, presentations, and other outreach products.
• Maintain and regularly update UNEP Brazil’s website and social media platforms, ensuring that content is accurate, timely, and consistent with UNEP branding and communication guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance for communication and outreach activities with UNEP Headquarters, Regional Office communication teams, project teams, government counterparts, UN agencies, civil society organizations, academia, media representatives, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct the collection of communication metrics and preparing basic reports on communication activities.
• Collaborate in the organization of campaigns, events, webinars, workshops, and other engagement activities.
• Contribute to the drafting, editing, and formatting speeches, talking points, statements, articles, and other communication materials for internal and external audiences.
• Facilitate the preparation and production of graphic design, audiovisual, and multimedia materials in collaboration with internal teams and external service providers, as required.
• Maintain communication records, mailing lists, contact databases, photo and audiovisual archives, and other communication-related files to support institutional knowledge management.
• Conduct basic research on communication trends, media coverage, environmental topics, and relevant developments to support communication activities and reporting.
• Collaborate in translation, proofreading, and language support between English and Portuguese for communication products, reports, presentations, training materials, and other official documents.
• Contribute to ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of communication materials, including proofreading and reviewing texts produced by UNEP Brazil and its partners.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and support the effective dissemination of UNEP’s environmental agenda, programme activities, and project achievements.
• Perform other communication-related duties as assigned.

Eligibility criteria

Age

18 - 80

Required experience

No experience required

Nationality

There are no nationality requirements for remote assignments. Successful candidates will need to provide proof of citizenship, residency and/or right to work in their remote work location. In the case of refugees, candidates need to provide proof of their protected status in the country. Proof of address will also be required.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience

2 years

Languages

Portuguese, Level: Fluent, Required

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications Studies, Social Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, International Relations, Design or other related fields is required.

Competencies and values

• Teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism

Skills and experience

• At least two years of relevant experience in the field of communications, campaigns or advocacy is required.
• Knowledge of Adobe softwares such as Acrobat X Pro, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is desirable.
• Experience in international organizations or UN system is desirable.
• Good knowledge of online software for social media and communications, such as Canva, Mailchimp, Mlabs is desirable.
• Experience with translations of documents in Portuguese and English is desirable.
• Experience in the UN System is desirable.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, advocacy, public information

Driving license

Other information

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Living conditions and remarks

Living conditions in Brazil are characterized by significant regional and socioeconomic diversity, with varying levels of access to public services, infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Brazil offers a dynamic and culturally rich environment, with strong community ties, a diverse workforce, abundant natural resources, and a high quality of life in many urban centers. The country benefits from a well-established public health system, a broad higher education network, and a vibrant social and cultural landscape. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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