Junior Communication Officer

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNDP's communication efforts and gain hands-on experience in Ethiopia

You have:

• Experience in content creation for digital and social media platforms, with a strong focus on creative visual storytelling.
• Practical experience in managing social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
• Proficient in the use of multimedia and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, CapCut).
• Experience in supporting communication efforts in events, media outreach, and field visits.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to gather and consolidate information and data for effective content creation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated and able to work within a tight deadline.
• Ability to take feedback constructively.

Contract

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

The UNDP Ethiopia Country Office’s Development Communications and Advocacy Hub (DCAH) seeks a motivated and proactive volunteer to support its dynamic work in Ethiopia. The volunteer program offers graduates and post-graduate-level students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNDP’s development and communications efforts. The volunteer will engage in diverse tasks across thematic areas, working closely with other units and hub staff and under the guidance of the Team Leader. Through this experience, the volunteer will deepen their understanding of UNDP’s mission, community, and contribution to sustainable development in Ethiopia.

Under the direct supervision of the Development Communication and Advocacy Hub (DCAH) Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

•    Contribute to the development of creative and engaging content tailored for digital and social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn), ensuring alignment with organizational branding and messaging.
•    Support the production and basic editing of short in-house videos.
•    Join programme staff on field trips to take photos and videos. 
•    Contribute to motion graphics and animation projects using high-tech solutions. 
•    Assist in editing images/photos and contributing to layout design.
•    Help organize and maintain the digital photo archive/library using cloud-based systems like SharePoint and Dropbox for easy access and retrieval. 
•    Assist in the design, production, and dissemination of visibility and promotional materials.
•    Participate in the planning and implementation of communication support for events, field visits, and media engagements.
•    Assist in compiling monthly communications dashboards and performance reports, providing recommendations for improvement. 
•    Perform other activities as advised and assigned by the supervisor to support the team’s objectives.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest or experience in: • Experience in content creation for digital and social media platforms, with a strong focus on creative visual storytelling.
• Practical experience in managing social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube) • Proficient in the use of multimedia and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, CapCut, and other video editing software) • Experience in supporting communication efforts in events, media outreach, and field visits. • Working with diverse teams in multicultural settings

Skills in: • Good analytical skills, with the ability to gather and consolidate information and data for effective content creation • Communicate effectively with excellent oral and written communication skills in English. • Proactive team player with a strong goal-oriented mindset. • Good at organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications. • Strong understanding of social media platforms and content creation for digital engagement. • Self-motivated and able to work within a tight deadline. • Ability to take feedback constructively.

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia. The population is estimated at 5 million or so. Addis Ababa is located in the Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,500-2,700 meters. The climate is sunny, but it can be very cold at night, with freezing temperatures at times. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and/or log fires when necessary. Addis Ababa is the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa as well as the African Union. Thus, there is a very large community of expatriates from all over the world. There are some 80 embassies/diplomatic missions. Housing is most of the time readily available, and the rents are, on average, reasonable. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from the Middle/Far East, South Africa, and Europe, or local brands, can be found, although they can be expensive. Meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables are cheap and abundantly available.

The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications - are below standard, as are medical facilities, which are still largely inadequate, although a few private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. There are lots of tourist attractions to visit around the country, although the amenities are often poor to average. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine, and there are numerous social and cultural events throughout the year organized by the international and local communities. Sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) exist in the major hotels or different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Addis Ababa city limits.

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