Chief of Branch, Communications

GloJobs; New York (NY); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York seeks a Chief of Branch, Communications to lead the organization’s communications strategy and ensure alignment with humanitarian objectives.

You will oversee digital communications, media relations, outreach, campaigns, and partnerships, coordinate with UN entities and partners, and guide a team to strengthen public understanding and support for OCHA's work.

Mansioni

• Lead and guide the activities of communication sections and units to ensure strategic alignment and effective delivery of the organization’s objectives.
• Provide vision and leadership to develop and implement the communications strategy to strengthen understanding of organizational objectives, activities and impact, drive engagement, and build support with target audiences.
• Guide and manage different communications workstreams bringing them together under shared objectives, such as digital communications, media relations, outreach, campaigns, and partnerships.
• Convene and coordinate with other UN entities and partners, as appropriate.

Descrizione del lavoro

Chief of Branch, Communications at OCHA

Grade: D-1.

Location: New York, United States.

Application deadline: 6 December 2026.

Within delegated authority, the Chief of Communications will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead and strategically guide the activities of the communication sections and units to ensure strategic alignment and effective delivery of the organization’s objectives.
• Provide the vision and leadership to develop and implement the communications strategy to strengthen understanding of organizational objectives, activities and impact, drive engagement, and build support with target audiences.
• Guide and manage different communications workstreams bringing them together under shared objectives, such as digital communications, media relations, outreach, campaigns, and partnerships.
• Convene and coordinate with other UN entities and partners, as appropriate.