Associate Digital Communications Officer

Organizational Context

This position is within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), specifically the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), based in Kyiv. The incumbent reports to the Communications Officer, contributing to the mission's communication efforts.

Job Purpose

The Associate Digital Communications Officer supports the design and implementation of the communication strategy for the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU). This involves developing digital content and campaigns across various platforms, producing communication materials like photos, videos, and infographics, and maintaining official websites and social media. The role also contributes to organizing public events, collaborating on joint digital campaigns with other UN communication officers, and managing the mission's digital assets. The purpose is to effectively disseminate human rights information and support the mission's objectives through strategic digital communication.

Responsibilities

The Associate Digital Communications Officer is responsible for supporting the communication strategy of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU). Key duties include developing digital content and campaigns, producing various communication materials (photos, videos, infographics, leaflets, webpages), and maintaining/updating official websites and social media. The role also involves contributing to the organization of public online and offline events, participating in joint digital communication campaigns with the UN Communication and Advocacy Group (UNCAG), and managing the mission's stock of digital communications materials. Additional communication-related functions and special duties as required are also part of the responsibilities.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of progressive experience in communications, international relations, public information, or related fields is required. Specific experience in graphic design, video editing, and the design, development, and maintenance of web pages is also mandatory. Experience within the UN common system or a similar international organization is desirable.

Skills

Strategic communications, digital media platforms and technologies, content creation (photos, videos, infographics), website and social media maintenance, graphic design, video editing, research and data analysis, clear messaging for diverse audiences, teamwork, and professionalism.

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