Communications Expert at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university (Master or equivalent) degree in journalism, communications or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, advocacy, or related fields is required.
• Experience in supporting justice reform or justice sector support programs is required.
• Experience in working with senior government officials in sensitive areas is desirable.
• Experience within an International Organization or the United Nations system is desirable.
• Working experience in programmes funded by the European Union is desirable.
• Working experience developing or updating communication strategies for governmental or non-governmental stakeholders is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Swahili is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage.