Communications Senior Assistant

UNOPS; Bangui; On-site; PHP 1,921,000 - 3,457,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS is seeking a Communications Senior Assistant to execute assigned communications tasks to highlight project achievements and impact. You will coordinate content creation across platforms, from websites to press releases, and support outreach with strong writing and organizational skills.

You will manage logistics for events and campaigns, translate materials for diverse audiences, and help maintain records and performance reporting across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Secondary school with 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in communications, journalism, or digital and social media communications is desired.

Responsibilities

• Gather success stories, lessons learned, and testimonials to illustrate project impact.
• Coordinate dissemination of messages and materials across platforms, ensuring consistency with project goals.
• Work with interpreters to translate/localize communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Support scheduling, budgeting and coordination with vendors and partners for communication projects.
• Maintain records and documentation of activities. Support timely reporting.
• Manage communication tools and resources (e.g. digital assets, databases, contact lists, etc).

Skills

Content development

Media relations

Writing

Event coordination

Research & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Secondary school

Job description

Job Highlight

Drive impactful communication strategies, craft engaging content across diverse platforms, and elevate project achievements in this dynamic role.

About The Project Office

Since 2014, UNOPS has been a key partner in the Central African Republic (CAR), delivering essential services in project management, procurement, and human resources to support national development and peacebuilding efforts. UNOPS strengthens community resilience, enhances transportation infrastructure, and contributes to peace and security, aligning closely with government priorities. Key initiatives include the World Bank/AFD-funded PURIC project, restoring critical infrastructure and improving rural connectivity; INUSCA-supported Community Violence Reduction (CVR) programmes, promoting conflict prevention and social cohesion; and the rehabilitation of the Bangui Paediatric Hospital's Neonatology Unit, funded by the Italian Cooperation. UNOPS also implements health infrastructure projects supported by the Global Fund, expanding access to essential healthcare. Additionally, UNOPS provides human resource services for MINUSCA, enabling effective peace operations. Through this diverse portfolio, UNOPS is committed to delivering tangible, sustainable results that build a more resilient, peaceful, and prosperous future for the people of CAR.

Role Purpose

The Communications Senior Assistant executes assigned communications tasks to highlight project achievements and impact. The incumbent coordinates content creation across multiple platforms, from news articles and social media to publications and press releases. The Communications Senior Assistant also possesses strong writing and organizational skills, and is able to manage project logistics, maintain records, and support outreach efforts, including pitching stories to media outlets.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Communications Support

• Gather success stories, lessons learned, and testimonials to illustrate project impact.
• Coordinate dissemination of messages and materials across platforms, ensuring consistency with project goals.
• Work with interpreters to translate/localize communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Support scheduling, budgeting and coordination with vendors and partners for communication projects.
• Maintain records and documentation of activities. Support timely reporting.
• Manage communication tools and resources (e.g. digital assets, databases, contact lists, etc).

Project Support and Communications

• Provide logistical and administrative support for communication events, workshops and campaigns.
• Assist in monitoring communication activities to measure reach and impact.

Content Development

• Contribute to drafting and editing content for websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Assist in producing publications, reports and other materials that highlight project achievements.

Research and Analysis

• Collect information to support the development of communication strategies, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Gather feedback from audiences to inform strategy improvement.
• Support the Partnerships team in maintaining engagement records and dashboards
• Provide administrative support for meetings, travel and partner surveys.
• Capture project achievements and ensure proper visibility through social media and events.
• Document project activities and assist with beneficiary data tracking for reporting purposes.

Media Content and Outreach

• Produce locally relevant news articles, feature stories, interviews and media briefs.
• Translate/ adapt communication materials for national audiences.
• Identify and pitch stories to national/ regional media outlets, and support press events.
• Maintain media-engagement records and submit monitoring reports.

Knowledge Building and Sharing

• Actively participate in communications-related training and capacity-building initiatives for personnel.
• Contribute to knowledge networks and Communities of Practice (CoPs).

Education Requirements

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 1 year of relevant experience is required.

Desired

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

Experience Requirements

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

Desired

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