Communications Assistant

Overview

The Communications Assistant will support the Communications Team in producing and disseminating high-quality communications materials that showcase UNDP’s work in Papua New Guinea.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the production of audiovisual and digital content for social media channels, including video, photography, reels, and social media cards.
• Support the launch, maintenance, and regular production of content for UNDP Papua New Guinea’s TikTok channel.
• Contribute to the day-to-day management and monitoring of existing social media channels.
• Support the adaptation and dissemination of communications materials across different digital platforms.
• Undertake regular travel to UNDP project sites to capture video, photography, and other materials.
• Support the Communications Team in conducting interviews and gathering information from partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders during field missions.
• Contribute to the development of human interest stories, social media content, and other communications products based on field visits.
• Regularly attend UNDP events and engagements to capture audiovisual materials.
• Support the Communications Team in maintaining regular contact with national and international media outlets.
• Assist in preparing and disseminating press releases, media advisories, and story pitches.
• Support the organization and coverage of media interviews, press briefings, and other media engagement activities.
• Support senior management and Country Office colleagues with internal communication materials and activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of blogs, think pieces, human interest stories, and other written communications materials.
• Support the organization, documentation, and dissemination of communications materials and knowledge products.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for communications activities, events, field missions, and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain and organize audiovisual and communications materials and files.
• Support other communications-related activities as necessary.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in communications (with high school education) or 2 years of relevant experience in communications (with a Bachelor's degree) is required.

Qualifications

Secondary (high school) education is required. A first university degree (bachelor's degree) in Arts, Communications, Journalism Studies, and/or related fields will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

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