Communications Associate

Volunteering Admin Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNV programme communications through content creation and media management.

You have:

• Experience in content creation and storytelling related to volunteering and social impact.
• Proven ability to manage social media platforms effectively.
• Familiarity with multimedia production techniques, including photography and video editing.
• Strong writing skills for creating impactful articles and stories.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary team and engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their relation to volunteerism.
• Strong commitment to ethics, respect, and diversity in a work environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a developing country context.

Contract

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The Communications Associate will be working at the UNV programme Field Unit, based in the UN House, Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane. He/She will work under the supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator and will support the Client Engagement Assistant. He/She will also work in collaboration with the United Nations Communications Group (UNCG) members based in Vientiane and the UNV Regional Office for the Asia Pacific (ROAP) based in Bangkok.

Under the direct supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will work closely with The Client Engagement Assistant to undertake the following tasks:

1. Support Content Creation and Storytelling • Draft “Impact Stories”: Interview UN Volunteers and write compelling articles or blog posts about their volunteer experience • Multimedia Production: Capture high-quality photos and short videos of volunteers in action for use on social media and global UNV platforms • Success Stories: Document “best practices” to show how volunteering contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
2. Digital Media Management • Manage the Field Unit’s (FU) Facebook by creating engaging posts and responding to inquiries • Keep Facebook page updated with news, vacancy announcements and event high-lights
3. Advocacy and Outreach • Support the FU to create info-sheets or promotional materials • Support and coordinate communications related tasks in outreach events
4. Other support • Represent the FU in UN Communications Group • Coordinate with other UN partners on joint events • Other tasks as required

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Communication • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Working in Teams

• Storytelling and writing for impact • Social media management • Multimedia production • Event coordination and organization • Digital communication • Youth engagement • Volunteering

Vientiane, the capital city of Lao PDR is a relatively quiet and safe duty station with a low crime rate. It offers a relaxed pace of life. The city has a topical monsoon climate with distinct wet (May to October) and dry (November to April) seasons. Temperatures are generally warm year-round. Accommodation options are widely available and range from basic apartments to modern serviced units. Electricity and water supply are generally reliable in the capital. The cost of living is moderate, with affordable access to fresh food, restaurants, and basic household goods. Imported goods can be expensive. Mobile phone coverage and internet services are available and improving, though quality can vary across providers. Medical facilities in Vientiane are adequate for common conditions, with several private clin-ics and international-standard hospitals. For serious medical conditions, evacuation to Bang-kok or another regional hub may be necessary. Banking services, including ATMs and cur-rency exchange, are readily available, though cash is preferred in some rural areas. Cultural awareness is important: Lao society is conservative and values respect, humility, and social harmony. Dress modestly in professional and public settings. Alcohol consumption is common in social contexts but should be approached with sensitivity, particularly when en-gaging with government and community counterparts. Lao PDR is a unique country and this UN Volunteer assignment offers an enriching and re-warding experience. It requires a high level of cultural sensitivity, personal initiative, and commitment to contributing to sustainable development through migration governance. Flexi-bility and adaptability are essential in navigating a developing country context.

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