Senior Communications Officer

UN Atlas; New York (NY); In loco; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UN Atlas in New York seeks a Chief of Section for Strategic Communications and Information Integrity to lead cross-cutting initiatives, strengthen public trust, and guide innovation in UN communications across the Resident Coordinator system.

The role requires a master’s degree (or equivalent) and 10+ years in communications or related fields, with expertise in digital media, misinformation, and strategic planning. Strong leadership and partnerships are essential.

Competenze

• Advanced degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications, or related field required.
• Experience in strategic communications, digital platforms, and information integrity risks (misinformation, disinformation, hate speech).
• Desirable KPIs, trend analysis, project management, policy development in multilateral settings.

Mansioni

• Lead strategic communications, including proactive outreach, crisis management, and reputational risk mitigation.
• Oversee development and execution of communications strategies to raise awareness and engagement.
• Guide media monitoring and analysis to inform strategy and identify reputational risks.
• Coordinate policy, guidance, and training materials on strategic communications.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team with work planning and performance evaluation.
• Oversee digital communication strategies, including social media and websites.
• Develop methodologies to monitor information integrity risks and report findings.
• Lead efforts to combat misinformation and hate speech through partnerships.
• Cultivate partnerships to support UN campaigns, initiatives, and resource mobilization.

Conoscenze

Strategic Communications

Information Integrity

Communications Innovation

Leadership

Team Management

Digital Communications Strategy

Media Monitoring and Analysis

Crisis Communications

Partnership Building

AI and Emerging Technologies

Research and Analysis

Policy Development

Public Trust Building

SDG Acceleration

Formazione

Master’s degree or equivalent

First-level degree + 2+ years substituting

Descrizione del lavoro

Organizational context: The UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) seeks a Chief of Section for Strategic Communications and Information Integrity in New York. This role leads DCO's strategic communications, innovation, and information integrity functions across the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system. The position reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement and collaborates across the UN system to strengthen public trust and advance UN development priorities.

Job purpose: The Chief of Section leads DCO's strategic communications, information integrity, and innovation functions, setting the direction to enhance public trust in the UN development system. This involves developing coherent narratives on UN priorities, including SDG acceleration, and positioning the RC system as a reliable information source in complex digital environments. The role provides strategic advice on communications, reputational risks, and crisis management. It also guides the development of system-wide strategies, campaigns, and partnerships, driving innovation in UN communication. A key focus is supporting Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams in combating misinformation, disinformation, and declining trust, particularly in challenging contexts, by developing integrated communications strategies, messaging, and training, and by analyzing information risks to inform prevention and response efforts.

Responsibilities: Lead and advise on strategic communications, including proactive outreach, crisis management, and reputational risk mitigation. Oversee the development and execution of communications strategies to raise awareness, drive engagement, and achieve measurable impact. Guide media monitoring and analysis to inform strategy and identify reputational risks. Coordinate the creation of policy, guidance, and training materials on strategic communications. Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, including work planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluation. Oversee digital communication strategies, including social media and websites. Develop and implement research methodologies to monitor and report on information integrity risks. Lead efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech through communication and advocacy strategies and partnerships. Coordinate integrated entity-wide actions to address information integrity challenges. Cultivate strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support UN campaigns, initiatives, and resource mobilization.

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 two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for an advanced degree.

Work experience: A minimum of ten years of experience in communications, international relations, or related fields is required. Experience with strategic communications principles, developing and implementing communication strategies, and knowledge of digital media platforms are essential. Familiarity with information integrity risks (misinformation, disinformation, hate speech) in complex environments is also required. Desirable experience includes developing KPIs, trend analysis, communicating complex matters, project management, and policy development in a multilateral setting.

Skills: Strategic Communications, Information Integrity, Communications Innovation, Leadership, Team Management, Digital Communications Strategy, Media Monitoring and Analysis, Crisis Communications, Partnership Building, AI and Emerging Technologies, Research and Analysis, Policy Development, Public Trust Building, SDG Acceleration.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French