Communication Associate

Support UNDP Malawi's communications and enhance public knowledge.

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Lilongwe (Malawi)

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

Application deadline 10 months ago: Wednesday 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support UNDP Malawi's communications and enhance public knowledge.

You have:

Excellent writing and editing skills
Very good interpersonal and team skills
Photography skills
Publication designing and website management skills
Good research and analysis skills

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

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Details

The Communications Unit is crucial for the UNDP in Malawi and provides tools to enhance public knowledge of development aspirations. The unit is cross-cutting and supports the Malawi Country Programme Document and UNDP’s contributions to the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).

With the support of the Communications Strategy as our framework, we work to further strengthen and innovate UNDP Malawi’s communications, enhance Public Knowledge, information and understanding of our work, as well as conducting advocacy to influence policy agenda.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Communication Analyst or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Communication Associate will:

I. Support the implementation of internal communications activities for the CO - Compiling weekly internal highlights for the digital board

II. Support the production of relevant Communication Materials - Support production of branded items with service providers - Drafting of stories of change, Press Releases, Blogs and monthly highlights of UNDP Malawi’s work

III. Support the management of the UNDP Malawi’s website and social media platforms - Daily updates of Facebook and Twitter - Monthly updates of UNDP Malawi website - Update of UNDP Youtube channel with new content - Weekly uploads of all relevant communications documents and pictures on the UNDP communications shared drive

IV. Support media management and planning of key project events - Organise media visits, breakfast with the media for increased engagement - Ensuring Coverage of UNDP in the local media - Daily media monitoring Reports of UNDP coverage

V. Administrative support on communications - Liaising with service providers on delivery of communications products - Support to associates in processing payments for service providers

Achieve Results Think Innovatively Learn Continuously Adapt with Agility Act with Determination Engage and Partner Enable Diversity and Inclusion

• Social Media management • Media Monitoring • Excellent writing and editing skills • Very good interpersonal and team skills • Photography skills • Publication designing and website management skills • Good research and analysis skills

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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Potential interview questions

How do you ensure effective communication across different platforms?	This question assesses your ability to maintain consistency in messaging.	Discuss specific strategies you have used for multi-platform communication.
Can you provide an example of a successful public relations campaign you managed?	To understand your practical experience in media relations.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle negative press or feedback on social media?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or methods do you use for media monitoring?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your process for creating engaging content. What factors do you consider?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple communications initiatives?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain a time when you had to adapt your communication style to a diverse audience?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you believe social media plays in modern communication strategies?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.