Communications Officer (Retainer), Multiple positions

UNOPS Myanmar is one of UNOPS’ leading offices in Asia, acting as fund manager for three of the largest development programmes in the country, namely the Access to Health Fund, the Livelihood and Food Security Fund (LIFT) and the Joint Peace Fund (JPF). In addition, UNOPS is Principal Recipient for the Global Fund in Myanmar and for the Global Fund’s regional artemisinin-resistance initiative towards elimination of Malaria, which works to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in the greater Mekong sub-region. 

Fund Management has become a recognized strength of UNOPS Myanmar and a new potential business model for other country offices in the region and beyond. UNOPS Myanmar is the designated Asia Centre for Fund Management (CFM), which aims to assist UNOPS offices elsewhere to expand and manage pooled funds.  In 2019, the CFM supported over 14 UNOPS offices, both remotely and on-site, on fund management across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. 

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme Management Office, the Communications Officer may be requested to support specific work packages/individual assignments, detailed through individual task notes. Support needed will mostly be for programmes in Myanmar and Asia but may also include assignments from other UNOPS regions.  Such assignments may be home-based or require travel to specific country offices. 

Under the direct supervision of the Head of PMO, the Communications Officer will be responsible to support UNOPS Programmes on a need basis, and as defined in the task notes. The Communications Officer will support in relation to design and visualizations, proofreading, editing and support to communications activities across funds and programmes.

The Communications Officer will broadly carry out the following tasks, in accordance with UNOPS policies, procedures and practices based on needs expressed by country offices.

• Produce various written materials as required in the communications strategy

• Produce high-quality graphic design and design material, including reports, pamphlets, brochures, signage, posters, merchandise, presentations; desktop publishing

• Produce high-quality visualizations, including infographics, maps, charts, logos, diagrams, organigrames

• Develop creative visual solutions for communications problems

• Design for digital spaces, including websites, applications, programmes, online solutions

• Develop drawings, cartoons, for communicating messages in clear manner, such as behaviour change communications

• Proofreading, editing, finalizing graphic design materials to high level of English

• Draft different types of information, learning & knowledge and communications products for different target audiences, including press releases, media kits and reports, brochures, briefing notes, video scripts, newsletters, website articles etc.;

• Support communications activities under different projects for greater visibility;

• Identify and propose communication opportunities, activities and approaches

• Assist with the organisation of events such as conferences, seminars, briefings, interviews, etc.;

• Respond to a variety of enquiries and information requests internally and externally; prepare related correspondence;

• Carry out communications activities effectively and efficiently, in full confidentiality in all aspects of the assignment, maintaining protocol procedures, managing information flows and keeping to on deadlines and commitments made;

• Draft routine correspondence, general briefing notes, documents, reports, and minutes of meetings when requested;

• Prepare spreadsheets, database files, presentation slides and tables, ensuring appropriate style and accuracy of information;

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

• Master’s degree in Communications, Design, Graphic Design, Urban Design, Architecture, Visual Arts, Media Studies, Visual Media, Web Design, or another related or appropriate field is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree with two years of additional experience is considered as equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in the field of Communications, Design, Graphic Design, Urban Design, Architecture, Visual Arts, Media Studies, Visual Media, Web Design, Journalism, External Relations and/or other communication role is required.

• Experience in a developing country is highly preferred.

• Experience in South East Asia and especially Myanmar would be an asset.

• Proven ability to develop high-quality communications and graphic design materials would be an asset.

• Ability to provide proofreading and editing skills would be an asset.

Language

• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. 

• 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
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• 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.

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.