Communications and Media Associate

• Full compliance of communications activities with UNOPS rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
• Input into the elaboration of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the UNOPS-ZPIU, in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management. 

• Establishes an exhaustive, up-to-date, verified media contact listing.
• Builds professional relationships with local media representatives to enhance the dissemination of UNOPS-ZPIU news and information updates.
• Assists in positioning UNOPS-ZPIU as a thought leader and credible source of information around early recovery initiatives, sustainable infrastructure and gender parity.  

• Liaises with Technical Agencies and Implementing Partners to gather high quality content from operations including beneficiary interviews, photos, videos, etc. 
• Creates a range of information, education and communication materials for public dissemination.
• Ensures proper cataloging of content on shared drive for easy retrieval. 

• Identifying, in collaboration with UNOPS-ZPIU colleagues, suitable information to appear on the UNOPS-ZPIU project websites, intranet and project social media platforms as well as gaps in existing content 
• Researching, writing, editing and publishing online content that is clear, concise, vivid, and effectively conveys key messages to target audiences  
• Creating appropriate graphics/images for inclusion with written content
• Assisting with development, support and management of UNOPS-ZPIU project websites and social media content, promoting usefulness, branding and navigability
• Identification of web translation needs on an ongoing basis; liaison with translators on translation of web content into Shona. 
• Ensuring consistent branding and visual image on the UNOPS-ZPIU project websites and social media platforms by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images and layout in line with UNOPS-ZPIU communications strategy 
• Assisting with development and implementation of an online communications strategy, including liaising with partners, optimizing the website and social media platforms’ content for search engines and directory services.
• Suggestions and implementation of new elements such as audio-visual elements, text elements in a highly creative style 

• Supporting with input and update of accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project activities, and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge. 
• Use of technology and electronic systems and tools to initiate work, share information with colleagues and clients. 
• Assisting with training of new temporary personnel on office methods systems and procedures 

• Completion of Secondary education is required;
• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other relevant discipline is an asset.

• 6 years’ experience in online content publishing and copy writing is required;
• Experience in media and public relations is required;
• Experience in drafting and editing skills in English and Shona is an added advantage;
• Experience in optimizing website content and use of graphic design softwares is an added advantage.

• Fluency in written and oral English is required;  
• Knowledge of Shona Language is an added advantage;
• Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

• The position is based in a family duty station.

• Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
• Contract level: LICA 6 subject to availability of funds and performance
• Contract duration: ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance'

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.