Communications Officer

UN Atlas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas in New York seeks a senior communications professional to translate UN Country Teams' impact into compelling narratives for diverse audiences across platforms.

The role supports CRRS in designing, producing, and promoting key communications products, including web content, infographics, and campaigns, with a focus on transparency and trust-building for global agendas like the 2030 Agenda.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in communications or international relations.
• Experience with digital media platforms, principles and technologies.
• Experience applying policy and guidance in strategic communications for an international organization.
• Knowledge of misinformation/disinformation risks and data analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies to raise awareness and drive engagement.
• Draft compelling narratives and messaging for diverse audiences across channels.
• Create optimized content for platforms and produce communications products like press releases, web stories, and infographics.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Technological Awareness

Strategic Communications

Crisis Communications

Reputational Risk Management

Media Landscape Knowledge

Data Analysis

Planning

Organizing

Coordination

Digital Media Platforms

Content Creation

Website Management

Social Media Engagement

Data Visualization

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in relevant field

First-level university degree with qualifying experienceAccepted

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) in New York, within the UN Secretariat, strengthens the UN development system's coherence and effectiveness. As the Secretariat for the UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG), DCO supports the Resident Coordinator System (RCS). This role is within the Communications and Results Reporting Section (CRRS), which leads communications, digital engagement, and results visibility for the RCS, aiming to build trust and mobilize support for global priorities.

Job purpose: This role supports the Communications and Results Reporting Section (CRRS) in enhancing the strategic positioning and operational effectiveness of the UN Resident Coordinator System (RCS). The purpose is to translate the impact of UN Country Teams into compelling narratives that foster trust, transparency, and support for global agendas like the 2030 Agenda. The incumbent will contribute to designing, producing, and promoting key communication products and digital platforms, ensuring they are visually engaging and optimized for maximum impact. This involves editorial coordination, results-focused storytelling, and supporting capacity-building initiatives to strengthen digital communications across the global network, aligning with UN 2.0 priorities for innovation and data-informed communication.

Responsibilities: Develop and implement communications strategies to raise awareness and drive engagement. Draft compelling narratives and messaging for diverse audiences across various channels. Create optimized content for platforms and produce communications products like press releases, web stories, and infographics. Participate in creating impactful communications campaigns. Contribute to policy guidance and training on strategic communications. Serve as a focal point for reporting and prepare inputs for governmental bodies. Stay updated on communication trends and technologies. Handle sensitive information confidentially. Analyze data to provide insights for planning and decision-making. Provide analysis and advice on crisis communications and reputational risk. Create and manage website content and social media engagement. Develop partnerships with social media influencers. Oversee website development and maintenance. Collaborate with web developers to enhance user experience. Contribute to digital communications guidance. Draft reports on communications outcomes and trends. Identify trends in media engagement and content performance. Design and implement communications measurement programs. Prepare internal communications plans and participate in organizing meetings and events. Coordinate outreach and advocacy activities with stakeholders.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with qualifying experience may be accepted as an alternative.

Work experience: A minimum of five years of progressive experience in communications or international relations is required. Demonstrated knowledge of digital media platforms, principles, and technologies is essential. Experience in applying policy and guidance in strategic communications and writing for digital platforms (social media, websites) for an international organization is necessary. Knowledge of misinformation/disinformation risks and data analysis skills are desirable.

Skills: Professionalism, Communication, Technological Awareness, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Reputational Risk Management, Media Landscape Knowledge, Data Analysis, Planning, Organizing, Coordination, Digital Media Platforms, Content Creation, Website Management, Social Media Engagement, Data Visualization.

Required languages: English, French

Desired languages: