Communication Specialist

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response Communications & PR Security

Overview

Support communications research and content creation for OHCHR

You have:

• Proficiency in English and French is required
• Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content
• Familiarity with human rights and OHCHR’s mandate is preferred
• Accuracy and attention to detail in data collection and presentation
• Ability to work and adapt effectively in a multicultural team
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications and design applications
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision and tight deadlines

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The Communications Specialist will support the Office by undertaking a range of tasks focused on communications research, social media content creation, online storytelling, data visualization, media monitoring, and communication material translation. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to represent data in multiple formats, ensuring OHCHR communication efforts are effective and impactful.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative of OHCHR EARO or delegated responsibility, the UN Volunteer will be assigned to support OHCHR-EARO’s communication work:

• Conduct research on relevant human rights and humanitarian topics and issues, providing insights and data that inform OHCHR communication.

• Develop, schedule, and monitor content for OHCHR social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) in line with OHCHR communication strategies.

• Support the creation of visuals, graphics, and other multimedia assets using design tools such as CANVA, Adobe InDesign, or equivalent software.

• Craft compelling online stories that highlight the OHCHR’s work in the East African region, turning the offices work into engaging content for diverse audiences.

• Monitor traditional and social media to track narratives and issues of relevance to human rights work, providing timely reports and insights, as well as content for the web, social media and/or campaigns.

• Compile press clippings, social media analytics, and monitor public reactions to human rights work.

• Advice the Representative about interviews with media, op-eds, speeches covered by the media, among other public activities with media impact.

• Assist in the preparation and organization of press briefings, conferences, and field missions.

• Collaborate with colleagues across OHCHR and the UN system to ensure communication efforts are coordinated and amplified.

• Identify and liaise with CSOs communications units with whom OHCHR can launch collaborative efforts such as campaigns or other activities.

• Create database of journalists and media who cover HR in the region and liaise with them and their editor in chiefs, so OHCHR becomes a needed referent to them regarding human rights.

• Perform other related duties as assigned, including supporting the implementation of joint UN campaigns.

• Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Technological Awareness

Research, data analysis, content creation, and multimedia design. • Proficiency in English and French is required • Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content. • Familiarity with human rights and OHCHR’s mandate is preferred. • Accuracy and attention to detail in data collection and presentation • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, and authorities at different levels. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications, design, and video editing applications. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines

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