Assistente de Comunicação (4 vagas) (Home Based) - [Open to internal and external applicants]

UNDP; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

UNDP Brazil is seeking a Communication Assistant to support Justiça 4.0 and Justiça [+Segura] programs by translating technical concepts into accessible narratives and coordinating content across platforms.

The role emphasizes planning communication actions, assisting editorial processes, media monitoring, and developing materials in line with the organization's visual identity to promote project outcomes and digital transformation in the justice system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; university degree considered but not mandatory.
• Basic English proficiency desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute communication actions for the Justiça 4.0 and Justiça [+Segura] programs.
• Create original content across multiple formats for various platforms.
• Support editorial processes for manuals and guides.
• Collaborate with technical teams and external partners.
• Develop internal and external communication materials, assist with press relations and media monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to visual identity guidelines and timely delivery.

Skills

Portuguese proficiency

Social media management

Content production

Editorial coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

High School Diploma

University degree in Social Communication, Journalism, Marketing or related fields

Tools

Office 365

Canva

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Organizational context:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Brazil, in partnership with the National Council of Justice (CNJ), is implementing two strategic initiatives: Justiça 4.0, focused on digital transformation of justice services, and Justiça [+Segura], enhancing cybersecurity within the judiciary. This role supports these programs, operating under the direct supervision of the UNDP Project Management Unit and in close coordination with CNJ technical teams.

Job purpose:

This role is designed to provide technical and operational support to the Justiça 4.0 and Justiça [+Segura] programs, which aim to modernize Brazil's judicial system through technological solutions and cybersecurity enhancements. The Assistant will contribute to the planning and execution of communication strategies, creating engaging content across various platforms to disseminate program impacts and translate complex technical information into accessible narratives. The position plays a crucial part in ensuring operational excellence, fostering synergy between initiatives, and achieving agreed-upon project outcomes, ultimately contributing to a more efficient, effective, and secure justice system for citizens.

Responsibilities:

The Communication Assistant will be responsible for planning and executing communication actions for the Justiça 4.0 and Justiça [+Segura] programs, focusing on technology, innovation, and cybersecurity within the judiciary. This includes creating original content in various formats for multiple platforms, supporting editorial processes for knowledge products like manuals and guides, and collaborating with technical teams and external partners. The role involves developing internal and external communication materials, assisting with press relations and media monitoring, and contributing to strategic communication and advocacy efforts. Additionally, the Assistant will support special communication projects, explore new dissemination channels, and manage the editorial production of institutional publications, ensuring adherence to visual identity guidelines and timely delivery.

Education:

A High School Diploma is required. A University Degree in Social Communication, Journalism, Radio & TV, Multimedia, Marketing, or related fields is considered but not mandatory. Basic English proficiency is desirable.

Work experience:

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communication (with a High School Diploma) or 2 years (with a University Degree) is required. Experience should include multi-format content production in journalistic or institutional contexts, digital media, and familiarity with Office 365. Experience with Canva and email marketing platforms is also necessary.

Skills:

Proficiency in Portuguese. Experience with Office 365. Skills in social media and digital communication technologies (e.g., Canva, email marketing platforms). Ability to produce multi-format content. Experience in journalistic and/or institutional communication. Strategic thinking, business acumen, knowledge generation, and facilitation skills are also important.

Required languages:

Desired languages: