Communications Associate - Brand and Design

UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services); Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS in the Philippines is seeking a Communications Associate - Brand and Design to develop and implement communications to enhance UNOPS visibility and reputation. You will create and edit content including web stories, press releases, and social media posts in line with corporate style and partner requirements.

The role collaborates with UNOPS staff and the Technical Assistance Team to deliver graphic design, infographics, factsheets, posters and banners for EU-GOJUST communications and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in communications, public relations, media, journalism or related fields.
• Experience in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desirable.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with EU and UNOPS visibility requirements and ensure graphic and visual communication compliance.
• Design communication materials for the project.
• Create illustrations, artworks, tables, charts, and other graphics for presentations and promotional materials.
• Determine the layout, size, and style of materials and copy.
• Develop infographics to present core messages and organize complex information visually.
• Guide printing requirements and quality assurance.
• Support events with production of communication materials.
• Produce final web-ready and print-ready outputs for communications products.

Skills

Communication

Corporate Communications

Internal & External Communications

Social Media Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Professional certificate in communications (desirable)

Job description

Communications Associate - Brand and Design

The Enabling Justice and Rule of Law in the Philippines (EU-GOJUST III) aims to strengthen the Rule of Law through a two-pronged approach by combining improved administration of justice and enhanced promotion and protection of human rights. EU-GOJUST will build on the experiences and lessons learnt from the work done in the previous GOJUST programme and previous EU-Philippines Justice Support Programmes in the sector.

UNOPS will support the implementation of EU-GOJUST by providing logistical support (organisation of activities i.e. training, workshops, seminars, study tours, etc.) and procurement of necessary equipment. In order to deliver the project requirements, UNOPS KHOC is establishing a Project Management Support Unit (PMSU) based in Manila, Philippines, that will include both international and local as well as specialist experts within their respective fields.

EU-GOJUST leverages data, research, and evidence to inform policy decisions that can help unlock the transformative power of innovation and facilitate strategies to build a more accessible and inclusive justice system.

For instance, EU-GOJUST is conducting a first of its kind survey and qualitative study to examine in depth the justice needs of the Filipino public. Consequently, the project currently needs the services of a competent and professional Graphic Designer that will provide graphic design support to the UNOPS Communications Officer to develop communication products that visualize and communicate EU-GOJUST studies and other EU-GOJUST communications and visibility products such as Fact Sheets. The Graphic Designer will also work closely with UNOPS staff and the Technical Assistance Team in developing these products.

The Communications Associate - Brand and Design contributes to developing and implementing communication efforts to enhance UNOPS’ visibility and reputation.

The position is responsible for creating and editing a wide range of content, including web stories, press releases and social media posts, ensuring all materials align with corporate style and partner requirements.

The Communications Associate - Brand and Design is a proactive professional who can manage content production.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the overall direction of the Project Management Support Officer, the Communications Associate - Brand and Design will be responsible for:

Ensuring familiarization with EU and UNOPS visibility requirements and ensuring full compliance of graphic and visual communication products with the requirements.

Designing communication materials for the project.

Designing and creating illustrations, artworks, tables, charts, and other graphic elements for presentations, communication, and promotional materials.

Determining the size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and selecting style and size or type.

Assisting the Project Management Support Officer in developing infographics to present core messages and organize complex information into visual representations.

Providing guidance on printing requirements and quality assurance.

Supporting colleagues in the preparation of events as it relates to the production of communication materials.

Working with the Project Management Support Officer to provide final output(s) for each communication product that will be in the agreed format as a web-ready and/or print-ready version.

Expected examples of deliverables are, but not limited to: Google Slide/Powerpoint Presentations, Project infographics, Project factsheets, Project Posters/ banners

Skills

• Communication
• Corporate Communications
• Internal & External Communications
• Social Media Communications
• Stakeholder Engagement

Education Requirements

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.

A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in communications, journalism, or digital and social media communications is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required

Relevant experience is work in communications, public relations, media, journalism or related fields.

Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.

Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Experience in developing and monitoring content for grassroots-level audiences is desired.

Experience in use of graphic design, video production, and content creation tools is desired

Language Requirements

Additional Information

UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.

UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.

We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.

UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.

Terms and Conditions

For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.

For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

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All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.