UNESCO is Hiring a Communications Associate – Apply Before 1 June 2025

Role Summary

The Communications Associate will support UNESCO New Delhi’s Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) in enhancing the organization’s visibility and outreach across South Asia. Reporting directly to the Communications and Publications Officer and under the authority of the Director, the incumbent will assist in developing and implementing external communications strategies, including social and digital media, web content, public relations, branding, and publications.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Management

• Assist in preparing public information materials such as brochures, press kits, articles, press releases, and annual reports.
• Manage and update content on the UNESCO New Delhi website, ensuring information is clear, relevant, and up-to-date.
• Produce advocacy and communication materials (e.g., images, videos, social media posts) in accordance with UNESCO standards and guidelines.
• Generate and edit sector news content in text and multimedia formats for dissemination on various platforms.
• Provide communication support for seminars, lectures, conferences, and public events on major issues and events concerning UNESCO.

Media Relations & Outreach

• Maintain contacts with media representatives to promote the organization’s activities.
• Ensure responses to direct or indirect requests for information about UNESCO’s work promote better understanding of its objectives and activities.
• Design and implement digital media campaigns aligned with UNESCO’s priorities.
• Promote and track UNESCO New Delhi’s brand and the organization’s work through social media networks, including emerging digital platforms.
• Develop partnerships to enhance the digital footprint of the office.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Develop and nurture close, collaborative working relationships with colleagues (researchers, media, experts, etc.) internally and externally to promote and embed the work of the office.
• For UN joint programme activities, produce success stories, case studies, and features to share with stakeholders and audiences.
• Regularly communicate UN joint programme progress and impacts online.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with UN communication officers and focal points to disseminate information about UNESCO’s activities.
• Maintain a photo database that contains images expressive of the issues, actions, and results UNESCO is working on.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations, or a related field/equivalent.
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Previous experience in international development bodies would be considered an asset.
• Professional Experience:
  • Solid understanding of a broad range of development issues.
  • Experience in conceptualizing and managing the production of printed materials, including detailed reports.
  • Experience with managing websites.
  • Demonstrated experience in dealing with media.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing communication and/or media outreach plans in support of overall corporate goals, including preparing presentations.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing content that clearly communicates development ideas and experiences for media, web, print production, and audio-visual productions.
  • Experience in overseeing translation work.
  • Competency with office software packages, including PowerPoint, Excel, basic design software.
• Languages: Excellent drafting skills in English. Knowledge of another UN official language would be considered an asset.

Benefits and Entitlements

UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits, which may include, if applicable:

• 30 days annual leave
• 24 days certified sick leave
• Other benefits as per UNESCO’s policies

Selection and Recruitment Process

• Application Process: All candidates must complete an online application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
• Evaluation Process: The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as an interview.
• Communication Technologies: UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc., for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
• Contact: Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted, and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.

For more information and to apply, please visit the UNESCO Careers Website.

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