Communications Specialist at UN Volunteers

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Chief, Human Resources Section, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Research and prepare story ideas, ensuring a stream of new content for all Human Resources communications products.
• Create and upload content to UNEPs Intranet platform.
• Actively liaise within the Human Resources Section to ensure that colleagues are alerted to opportunities and key moments of communication campaigns.
• Write articles, interviews, and short pieces for circulars, email campaigns, and other internal communication pieces (e.g. press releases, publications, social media posts).
• Provide coordination in the execution of the Human Resources Section’s key events and activities, including those related to the training portfolio.
• Support training initiatives by providing presentations, facilitation of face-to-face or virtual training events and creation of job aids, fact sheets, how-to videos, and other learning products as required.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:
Communications, marketing or related field is desired
Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in communications and/or client relations required;
• Strong client relation and communication skills to work with a range of colleagues and clients;
• Presentation and event management skills;
• Excellent communication abilities (oral and written);
• Willing to take on different tasks and responsibilities as required;
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with video and social collaboration software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail

Language Skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Marketing and advertising, Other communications related experience Area of expertise details:
Communication,outreach,marketing,client relations
Driving license: No Competencies values:
Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams