Senior Communications Assistant

Overview

Support public information and advocacy efforts for UNHCR Peru.

You have:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a communications role, preferably within a humanitarian or development context.
• Proven ability to implement communication strategies and support the development of impactful public information campaigns.
• Experience in organizing public events, including logistics coordination, outreach, and visibility planning.
• Proven experience in media relations, including drafting press materials and coordinating interviews.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring social media trends and producing engaging multimedia content.
• Fluency in Spanish and good level of English (level B2 minimum) and excellent communication skills in both languages.
• Good understanding of the Peruvian political, cultural, and humanitarian context.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Deadline for Applications

October 9, 2025Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA5Target Start Date

2025-11-01Terms of Reference

UNHCR Peru is seeking a creative, proactive, and highly motivated communications professional to support its public information and advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a fair understanding of the humanitarian landscape in Peru. - Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a communications role, preferably within a humanitarian or development context. - Proven ability to implement communication strategies and support the development of impactful public information campaigns. - Experience in organizing public events, including logistics coordination, outreach, and visibility planning. - Proven experience in media relations, including drafting press materials, and coordinating interviews. - Demonstrated experience in monitoring social media trends and produce engaging multimedia content (e.g., videos, graphics, social media posts) aligned with strategic communication objectives. - Experience in preparing a range of internal and external communication materials, such as press releases, talking points, and key messages. - Good understanding of the Peruvian political, cultural, and humanitarian context, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences. - Prior experience working with an international NGO or UN agency is highly desirable, particularly in ensuring accurate, ethical, and timely coverage of humanitarian issues. - Fluency in Spanish and good level of English (level B2 minimum) and excellent written and verbal communication skills in languages. - Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Among other tasks, the selected candidate will support the Public Information Unit in handling administrative procedures.

Person interested in applying for this position should be legally present in the country at the time of application, recruitment, and appointment.

Please note that this position will be located at Lima, Peru on presential modality and is offered as a Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA / UNOPS) until the end of the year. Extension is subject to operational needs, budget, and performance.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and might be requested to sit a test. No late applications will be considered.

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted during the application. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.Standard Job Description

Senior Communications Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Communications Assistant is normally supervised by a Communication Officer or other position as decided by the senior management in the area of responsibility. The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance. The incumbent will have frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information with colleagues within UNHCR as well as media, international organizations, academic institutions and private individuals.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties - Regularly monitor media and local situation regarding UNHCR. - Follow-up on administrative and logistical arrangements to organise press briefings and other events, such as workshop and conferences. - Contribute to the production of information materials for public awareness campaigns and for the preparation of in-house bulletins, newsletters and information kits by contributing to articles, reports and other information gathered from various sources. - Liaise with printers concerning brochures and publications published by the office. - Draft routine correspondence and texts for the office's website and maintain information databases. - Compile and distribute a daily news clipping service. - Distribute press statements and similar information to media, to other offices locally as well as to Headquarters. - Maintain up-to-date filing system and appointments diary.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses International Relations; Journalism; Political Science; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Some work experience relevant to the position. Communication and computer skills. Excellent drafting skills as well as translation and interpreting skills.

Desirable Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position.

Functional Skills CO-Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics) CO-Drafting and Documentation IT-Web Content Management CO-Digital content production CO-Social Media Publishing/Monitoring/Marketing tools IT-Web publishing (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Required Languages

English,

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Desired Languages

Spanish,

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

CO-Digital content production, CO-Drafting and Documentation, CO-Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics), CO-Social Media Publishing/Monitoring/Marketing tools, IT-Web Content Management, IT-Web publishingEducation

Certifications

International Relations - Other, Journalism - Other, Political Science - OtherWork Experience

Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote

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