Communications Associate

Job Description

Dutystation: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Functional responsibilities

Media Outreach & Information, Education & Communication (IEC) management

• Support to the digital and other media outreach of the program in a strategic manner

• To provide support in visibility to the Programme and its activities to stakeholders and the public.

• Provide support to manage all print, electronic and social media platforms to effectively disseminate the project activities and process documentation, reports for events and project activities conducted for donors.

• To provide support to the country manager in the collection of success stories from the field with good pictures and videos.

• Support in preparing press briefs, notes, releases and liaise with the media wherever required.

Documentation Support

• Assist in the development of technical specifications and terms of references for purchase of services and goods needed for delivery of print, and audio-visual communication materials.

• Assist in the preparation of requisitions, payment requests and other administrative documentation related to the communication activities.

• Support in preparation of project reports/ brochures/ fliers and other communication materials as necessary.

• Maintain physical inventory of all communication material procured and disseminated by the project.

• Support in incorporation of gender mainstreaming into the communication activities in accordance with the project objectives.

• Any other communication and/or related administrative support tasks.

Impact of Results

• Publications are delivered to relevant audiences in a timely manner.

• An efficient filing and tracking system is maintained.

• Actions are followed up promptly and efficiently.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in communications or related field (Media Studies, Journalism, Political Science, or International Relations) would be an asset and may substitute some of the required years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of cumulative experience in communications and operations, preferably with an international organization are required.
• Good communication, confident writing, and good analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in creating and distributing e-newsletters and/or producing content for websites and social media in English is an asset.
• Experience /knowledge of web-based applications and Google Suite products especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Sinhala or/and Tamil is an asset.

About the Organization

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.