Chief of Branch, Communications, D1

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations in New York City seeks a Chief of Communications in the Financing and Outreach Division (FOD) to lead strategic communications for humanitarian action. The role reports to the Director of FOD and drives visibility of OCHA’s mandate, coordinating information products, campaigns and media relations in support of urgent humanitarian responses.

The incumbent will provide vision, direction and evaluation of communications services, and collaborate with national and international

Job description

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Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management

Job Family : Public Information

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , D-1

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

This position is located in the Financing and Outreach Division (FOD) of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. The Financing and Outreach Division (FOD) leads in mobilizing and allocating resources for a coordinated and principled humanitarian response, while driving innovative humanitarian financing approaches and elevating the visibility and communication of OCHA’s mission and mandate. Within FOD, The Chief of Service, Communications is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating communications strategies and services aligned with organizational objectives and priorities. The role includes providing vision, direction, support and implementation of the main functions of communications.. This position-specific job opening is advertised for the position of Chief of Communications in New York at UNHQ. The incumbent reports directly to the Director of the Financing and Outreach Division (FOD).