Social Media Officer

UNOPS hosts Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Secretariat/Programme in Vienna, Austria. Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an independent organization with a global mandate to accelerate progress on the energy transition in emerging and developing countries. We work at the intersection of energy, climate, and development. We collaborate with governments and partners worldwide to end energy poverty, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions, and combat climate change.

Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere, can lead a dignified life on a healthy planet, powered by sustainable energy. We promote this vision by pushing for higher ambitions, stronger policies, greater finance flows, increased localization and green jobs, and faster results toward an energy transition that leaves no one behind. 

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2011. Since then, our CEO has served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.

This position is located within the Communications, Campaigns and Events team.

Objectives of the programme:   

1. Create a compelling and accessible narrative that expands our audience base and that positions SEforALL as a trusted global player on just and equitable energy transitions

2. Mobilize resources and commitments for the just and equitable energy transition 

3. Elevate SDG7 on the global stage and into key strategic agenda-setting convenings aimed at shaping the future of SDGs and Climate priorities

4. Elevate and protect SEforALL’s brand and reputation

a. Education 

• A First-level University Degree (Bachelors Degree) in media, marketing, social media, communications, advocacy or a related field is required.
• An Advanced University Degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in media, marketing, social media, communications, advocacy or a related field is an asset and may compensate for some years of experience.

b. Work Experience & Language Requirements

• Minimum two years of professional experience in social media management, with a strong track record of growing and engaging online communities is required.

• Experience in managing and creating content for Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok, and experience developing graphics and videos for use on social media, including reels and GIFs are required.

• Proficiency in Adobe design tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, is a strong asset.

• Ability to use social media management tools, such as Buffer and Hootsuite, for analytics and scheduling, and Trello for content planning is desirable.

c. Language

• Fluency in English is required.

• Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset. 

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.