Communications Associate

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Develop content for digital platforms and manage communications.

You have:

• Proficient in digital communications and graphic designing, including social media management, analytics, and online engagement strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities across multiple formats.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to engage with youth groups, volunteers, partners, and media.
• Ability to adapt communication to different cultural contexts, with sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.

Contract

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

The UN Development Programme is the lead UN agency fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in more than 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

In partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UNDP has developed the Pacific Digital Economy Programme (PDEP), the region’s flagship initiative for inclusive digital transformation, implemented jointly by, with strategic support from Australia (DFAT), New Zealand (MFAT), and the European Union.

Launched in 2021 and now active in 11 Pacific Island Countries, PDEP supports countries to build inclusive, secure, and resilient digital economies. PDEP promotes digitally-enabled services, inclusive regulation, financial inclusion, and digital upskilling—especially for women, youth, MSMEs, and remote communities.

Under the direct supervision of the UNCDF Pacific Communications Officer, the UN Volunteer Communications Associate will undertake the following tasks:

Content Creation and Management: Develop engaging content for digital platforms, including social media posts, blogs, and newsletters, to promote the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP) and its objectives.

Graphic Design: Design visually appealing materials such as infographics, posters, presentations, pamphlets, and publications to support programme advocacy and awareness campaigns, ensuring alignment with UNDP and UNCDF branding guidelines.

Social Media Management: Monitor PICAP’s social media accounts, including content scheduling, audience engagement, and analytics reporting to enhance programme visibility and impact.

Event Support: Assist in organizing and promoting events, workshops, and community outreach activities, including logistics coordination, promotional material preparation, and post-event reporting.

Cultural Sensitivity: Adapt communication approaches to align with Pacific cultural contexts, ensuring respect for local traditions and social dynamics in all materials and interactions.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities across multiple formats (press releases, human-interest stories, newsletters, speeches, and digital content).

Proficiency in digital communications and graphic designing, including social media management, analytics, and online engagement strategies.

Ability to adapt communication to different cultural contexts, with sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.

Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to engage with youth groups, volunteers, partners, and media.

Suva, the capital of Fiji, offers a vibrant urban environment with a tropical climate and a wet season from November to April. The city is relatively safe, though standard precautions for personal security are advised. Access to air travel is convenient via Nausori International Airport, which is 45 minutes away from the city center, with regular connections to Nadi and other Pacific destinations.

Accommodation options range from apartments to shared houses, with costs varying based on location and amenities. Food, including fresh produce and seafood, is widely available, though imported goods can be expensive. Reliable electricity and water supply are generally available, but internet connectivity may vary in speed and reliability. Medical facilities in Suva are adequate for routine care, with private clinics and a main hospital; however, complex medical needs may require evacuation to Australia or New Zealand. Banking services, including ATMs, are accessible, and mobile networks provide good coverage.

Cultural awareness is essential, as Fiji has a rich multicultural society with strong traditional values. Dress codes are modest, particularly in rural or community settings, and respect for local customs, such as village protocols, is expected. Alcohol consumption is socially accepted but should be approached with moderation in professional and community contexts.

You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

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