Communications Associate

UN Atlas; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UNRCO in India is seeking a Communications Associate to support the Communications Unit in delivering a cohesive UN communications approach. You will help craft internal and external messaging, draft talking points, briefing notes, op-eds, stories, and blog posts, and assist in digital campaigns to boost visibility.

The role focuses on highlighting the collective work of UN agencies under the UNSDCF, ensuring disciplined messaging across platforms while coordinating with colleagues to maintain

Qualifications

• 1 month of relevant experience in communications, journalism, or related field.
• Experience in briefing/talking points writing and graphic designing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and review communications materials for internal and external use.
• Prepare talking points, briefing notes, and content such as op-eds and blogs.
• Support design of digital campaigns and digital media content.
• Collaborate to improve UNRCO visibility and ensure adherence to branding guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Editing

Social media

Public information

Research

Tools

Graphic design

Job description

Work arrangement On-site / Duty station

Organizational Context

The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) in India supports the UN Resident Coordinator and coordinates the UN Country Team's engagement with the Government, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027. The office focuses on advancing sustainable development, poverty eradication, and ensuring no one is left behind, in line with the 2030 Agenda. It coordinates joint programming and development activities, reflecting the 'One UN' approach.

Job Purpose

The Communications Associate will support the UNRCO's Communications Unit, contributing to a joint communications approach for the UN in India. This role involves assisting in inter-agency communications that highlight the collective work of all UN agencies and supporting both internal and external communication efforts. The aim is to enhance the visibility and impact of the UN's development coordination work and its commitment to sustainable development goals within India, ensuring consistent messaging and outreach.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Communications Associate will contribute to developing, editing, and reviewing various communication materials to support internal and external outreach strategies, with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNSDCF. Responsibilities include ensuring quality assurance for publications and media materials, preparing talking points and briefing notes, and drafting content such as op-eds, stories, and blog posts. The role also involves conducting research for reports, assisting in designing digital campaigns, creating digital media content, and collaborating with communications colleagues to improve UNRCO visibility, ensuring all published materials adhere to branding guidelines.

Work Experience

Requires 1 month of relevant experience in communications, journalism, or a related field. Experience in briefing/talking points writing and graphic designing is desirable. Previous volunteer experience or cross-cultural exposure through studies or internships is highly regarded. Familiarity with social media management and understanding the media landscape is also beneficial.

Skills

Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, commitment, motivation, continuous learning, creativity, ethics, integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity, and teamwork. Technical skills encompass communication, advocacy, public information, knowledge management, research, reporting, social media management, and an understanding of the media landscape. Technological awareness is also important.

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