Dutystation: Manila (Family Duty Station), Philippines
Functional responsibilities
The Communication Assistant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Officer and report to the same. S/He shall assist in developing and implementing the project’s communication-related materials, which includes preparing a wide range of written articles and materials, concept papers and presentations, social media, and audio/video for local and international audiences. Key responsibilities for this position include communication, branding, and promotion.
Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks; the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the GOJUST II Communications Officer, the responsibilities for this position will be in the following areas:
1. Communication Materials Development assistance
Provide routine assistance in the development of communication materials (audio-visual, web and print) in consultation with project staff;
Provide support in improving the correct use of project brand on audio-visual, web and print content;
Provide assistance in the development of presentations, news releases, and publications relevant to the organization of meetings and workshops; including minutes of the meeting, workshop reports, and briefings;
Assist in the development of a common brand identity for GOJUST2 across all communication channels;
Support the development of video tutorials and other audio-video materials that are part of the overall communications strategy;
Assist in preparing well-expressed, well-designed, and accurate articles with the help of effective concepts and approaches.
2. Content Management support
Continuous maintenance of the communication-related archive, document databases (share-drive and online) including OneUNOPS platform, ensuring that the content is accurate, relevant and up-to-date;
Maintenance of GOJUST2 presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and the GoJUST2 website;
Continuous maintenance of the project photo archive and selection of appropriate graphics/images for inclusion with written content;
Assist in the maintenance website of the project by ensuring that all published content is kept accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
Secondary school education is required;
University Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in communications, journalism, media relations or relevant disciplines is an asset and may substitute some of the required years of experience.
Certification in communications and community engagement, along with reporting is desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in communication, community engagement, reporting and/or related fields in combination with a Secondary school education is required
Experience in communication, report writing, and community outreach activities is an asset.
Experience in using computers and office software packages (MS Office, Google Suite) is required.
Experience in using communications-related design applications (Adobe, Canva, etc), is an advantage.
Experience in using digital communication tools, video, and photography is an asset.
Experience in producing a diverse range of communications products including brochures, reports, slide decks, banners, videos, etc. is desirable.
Full working knowledge of English is required.
Fluency in written and oral Filipinos is required
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
