Communication Specialist

Support strategic communications for climate action in Samoa's transport sector.

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UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

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Apia (Samoa)

Volunteering Communications & PR

Application deadline 1 year ago: Thursday 31 Jul 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support strategic communications for climate action in Samoa's transport sector.

You have:

At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in communications, journalism, or media, or other relevant programmes.
Excellent English and Samoan oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels.
Familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.

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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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a successful communication strategy you developed?	The interviewer wants to assess your strategic thinking and planning abilities in communications.	Describe the situation, your strategy, and the outcomes achieved.
How do you handle constructive criticism of your communication materials?	This question evaluates your resilience and ability to improve based on feedback.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to engage diverse community members in a project?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to coordinate a public event. What challenges did you face?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do social media play in modern communications, especially for development projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that communications are inclusive and culturally sensitive?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to promote low-carbon development initiatives in the transport sector?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've successfully collaborated with multiple stakeholders?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.