Individual Contractor: Communication Assistant at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the project in implementation of public events, workshops, round tables, and forums.
• Photograph/coordinate photography and develop web stories, press releases and media advisories at UNODC/ PLEAD II events and field missions.
• Assist in implementing UNODC/ PLEAD II activities, including generating research studies and policy activities carried out by UNODC/ PLEAD II.
• Support in developing a campaign work plan, including determining strategies to reach target audiences through social media
• Support development of high-quality social media content, including visual and written online media posts
• Aid in the design and produce communications materials such as audiovisual (photos and videos), brochures, posters and other materials based on the project’s needs.
• Facilitate execution, as appropriate, agreed on campaign activities in coordination with project personnel.
• Use appropriate software and methods for undertaking monitoring and data analysis to report on the effectiveness of social media (such as coverage and engagement analysis) and offline media activities
• Support in administering online accounts and feeds, including responding to questions or queries raised through social media
• Manage a digital archive of all photos, stories and press coverage.
• In liaison with the PLEAD/ UNODC Communications Team and the Programme Managers, support in maintaining up to date information on UNODC activities on the UNODC ROEA and HQ websites and prepare advocacy materials, as required.
• Facilitate UNODC - media and community relations - and ensure all media coverage of UNODC is monitored and reported to staff and the country office.

Qualifications/special skills

• A High School diploma is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, public relations, international relations, marketing, development or related fields. is desirable.
• A minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in communications and media, or related areas is required.
• Experience working within the United Nations system or similar international organizations is desirable.
• Experience supporting Criminal Justice and related sectors is highly desirable.