Communications Associate

Overview

The Communications Associate contributes to developing and implementing communication efforts to enhance UNOPS’ visibility and reputation by creating and editing content and supporting external communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and proof-read communication materials including web stories, newsletters, press releases, reports and social-media content.
• Support production of multi-media products.
• Coordinate communication inputs for events, workshops and campaigns.
• Assist in managing media relations.
• Support crisis and reputation communication.
• Assist in developing Terms of Reference (ToRs) and technical specifications for the procurement of communication services.
• Prepare requisitions, payment requests, and maintain inventories of materials.
• Support gender-responsive communication activities and related reporting.
• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on communications topics.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs).

Required Experience

• Relevant experience is work in communications, public relations, media, journalism or related fields.
• Experience with management of teams, press relations and support for the implementation of communication plans for projects and/or initiatives of impact is required.
• Experience with crisis management will be considered a differential.

Qualifications

• Required Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Desired A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in communications, journalism, or digital and social media communications is desired.

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