Associate Digital Communications Officer, NOB

The Associate Digital Communications Officer supports the design and implementation of the communication strategy of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine by developing digital content and campaigns for various platforms. The role includes producing communication materials, maintaining digital platforms, organizing events, and collaborating with UN communication officers to ensure a human rights approach in communications.

Responsibilities

• Supports design and implementation of the communication strategy of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine by developing digital content and broader digital campaigns for various platforms.
• Produces communication and reporting materials, including photos and videos, infographics, leaflets, webpages etc.
• Supports maintenance and uploading the information on official websites and social media to ensure that the content there is updated.
• Contributes to organizing public online and offline events, including the launch of the OHCHR public reports in Ukraine, Human Rights Day etc.
• Works collectively with other UN communication officers within the UN Communication and Advocacy Group (UNCAG); elaborating and participating in joint digital communications campaigns, ensuring human rights angle and approach.
• Maintains and updates stock of digital communications materials of the Mission.
• Performs other communication-related functions and special duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, media relations, public information, law, other social sciences or humanities. A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned area in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, international relations, public information or other relevant areas is required.
• Experience in graphic design and video editing is required.
• Experience in design, development, and maintenance of web pages is required.
• Experience within the United Nations common system or similar international organization is desirable.
• English is required at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Ukrainian is required at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Russian is required at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• Digital Content Creation
• Communication Strategy
• Graphic Design
• Video Editing
• Web Design
• Website Development
• Web Maintenance
• Event Organization
• Public Information
• Media Relations
• International Relations
• Human Rights Communication
• Campaign Development
• UN System Experience

Languages

English, Ukrainian, Russian