Communications Specialist at UNOPS, New York, United States

Deadline: 23 January 2023

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Specialist in New York, United States.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist will the following functions:

• Within assigned authority, the Communications Specialist will provide support to  the Spokesperson and communication team in developing, writing and preparing written material for delivery by the High Representative and senior management and managing communications, both external and internal, between the senior management and a wide range of audiences, including media.
• Perform day-to-day tactical communications such as social media posts, news items, letters, and informational updates, all with a view to build strong, bold, sharp and principle-based brand; works with UN departments, funds and agencies to develop ways to implement and collaborate on campaigns system-wide and to incorporate the campaign message and themes into all relevant events and products.
• Participate in the development and implementation of assigned programme/projects in the area of communication activities.
• Identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions.
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources that could/may impact the work of UNAOC;
• Seek input and information from substantive staff, review relevant material, project documents and reports with a view to drafting speeches, statements and talking points for the High Representative, Spokesperson and senior management, while ensuring policy coherence and accuracy.
• Prepare minutes, and coordinating media and social media.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in journalism, communications, public information, business administration, management, social sciences, political science, or another related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in a related field and two (2 )additional years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum five (5) of progressively responsible professional experience at the international level in programme management, policy support, journalism, communication, public information or related fields is required
• Experience in writing speeches for senior or high-level officials within strict deadlines is required.
• Experience in social media and monitoring impact is required.
• Experience in communicating with the media is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required;
• Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNOPS.