The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.

Role Purpose

The Communications Senior Officer contributes to the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives. The role involves conducting research and drafting high-level reports and background papers for strategic events. The Senior Officer oversees the creation of all high-quality editorial content, including press materials, videos and knowledge products, ensuring that all messaging is consistent and targeted to the right audience. The role is furthermore accountable for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and media partners, providing guidance on communication standards and contributing to proposal development and strategic planning

Functions / Key Results Expected

Strategic Communication and Policy Support

• Conduct research and draft analytical reports and background papers for high-level fora and events.
• Prepare key messages, statements and presentations for strategic events.
• Provide substantive input to the implementation and monitoring of strategic plans.
• Engage with agencies and partners to document lessons and facilitate knowledge exchange.
• Follow up on key recommendations and reporting deliverables from major events.

Communication Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to developing comprehensive communication strategies and ensure alignment with corporate priorities.
• Contribute to the day-to-day implementation of the strategy, ensuring timely, high-quality outputs.
• Monitor and analyze communication context and recommend adjustments.
• Contribute to communication budget tracking and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with specialists on proposal development and methodological improvements.

Content Development and Editorial Standards

• Lead development of high-quality editorial content - press materials, digital media, videos and knowledge products.
• Oversee processes of capturing, analyzing and packaging content for strategic communication.
• Draft and refine messaging for targeted audiences and ensure brand coherence.
• Manage multiple content deliverables and ensure timeliness and quality.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and media partners.
• Support organization and representation at external events, ensuring professional alignment with UNOPS principles.
• Provide guidance to teams on stakeholder messaging and communication standards.

Knowledge Building and Sharing

• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on communications topics.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned from communications project implementation,
• Conduct research on communication-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.

Education Requirements

Required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience OR

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in communications, journalism, or digital and social media communications is desired.

• Conduct research and draft analytical reports and background papers for high-level fora and events.
• Prepare key messages, statements and presentations for strategic events.
• Provide substantive input to the implementation and monitoring of strategic plans.
• Engage with agencies and partners to document lessons and facilitate knowledge exchange.
• Follow up on key recommendations and reporting deliverables from major events.
• Contribute to developing comprehensive communication strategies and ensure alignment with corporate priorities.
• Contribute to the day-to-day implementation of the strategy, ensuring timely, high-quality outputs.
• Monitor and analyze communication context and recommend adjustments.
• Contribute to communication budget tracking and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with specialists on proposal development and methodological improvements.
• Lead development of high-quality editorial content - press materials, digital media, videos and knowledge products.
• Oversee processes of capturing, analyzing and packaging content for strategic communication.
• Draft and refine messaging for targeted audiences and ensure brand coherence.
• Manage multiple content deliverables and ensure timeliness and quality.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and media partners.
• Support organization and representation at external events, ensuring professional alignment with UNOPS principles.
• Provide guidance to teams on stakeholder messaging and communication standards.
• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on communications topics.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned from communications project implementation,
• Conduct research on communication-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in communications, journalism, or digital and social media communications is desired.