Background

The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is an intergovernmental partnership whose mission is to make Earth Intelligence a public good, ensuring that governments, businesses, and society have the data and insights they need to drive informed, impactful decisions for people, planet, and nature.



The GEO Secretariat is responsible for facilitating and supporting GEO activities. This includes supporting the development and implementation of GEO’s strategic communications, advocacy and resource mobilization efforts in alignment with the GEO Post-2025 Strategy. The Communications Officer position plays an important role in enhancing GEO’s visibility, building meaningful stakeholder engagement, and amplifying impact and value of Earth Intelligence.





Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the GEO Chief of Staff, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• Coordinate and contribute to the development and execution of communication and advocacy activities in alignment with GEO Post-2025 Strategy priorities.

• Provide substantive communications support to the GEO Secretariat Director and senior management through the research and drafting of speeches, talking points and presentations on relevant Earth Intelligence issues.

• Widely disseminate GEO news/content through relevant channels. Track and report on media coverage.

• Support fundraising efforts through the preparation of targeted presentations and pitch materials.

• Coordinate the design and production of assigned communication assets, including Op-Eds, brochures, banners and other promotional materials.

• Prepare and edit the periodic GEO community newsletter.

• Provide communications support relating to major international events, including support to the organisation of side events, pavilions, and related communication materials.

• Provide communications support to key GEO stakeholder groups (such as GEO’s Youth Community of Practice).

• Contribute to quality control and consistency of communications products produced by GEO colleagues and community members.

• Develop content for the GEO website and social media channels.

• Coordinate video production activities with internal and external contributors.

• Draft Terms of References for external service providers and coordinate the delivery of their communication outputs, under established procedures.