Associate Communications Officer
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), part of the UN Secretariat's reform, support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs under empowered Resident Coordinators. This role is within the UN RCO in Belmopan, Belize, reporting to the Head of the RCO. The office supports the UN 2.0 shift, focusing on data, digital, innovation, and a mission-driven culture.
Job Purpose
The Associate Communications Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Belize. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the implementation of effective communication strategies that enhance awareness, engagement, and support for the UN's development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. This involves managing internal and external relationships, creating compelling content across various platforms, and coordinating communication activities to maximize impact and advance UN objectives. The role contributes to building partnerships, disseminating information, and supporting advocacy efforts within the country.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include monitoring traditional, social, and digital media for insights and reputational risks to inform communication strategies. The role involves implementing communication plans to drive engagement and measurable impact, drafting narratives and messaging for diverse audiences, and developing relationships with media outlets. This includes preparing media lines, coordinating press events, and potentially acting as a spokesperson. The officer will create compelling content for various platforms, produce communications materials like press releases and reports, and develop strategic communication partnerships. Additionally, responsibilities cover in-person outreach, advocacy campaigns, content creation for radio/podcasts, and assisting with reporting and training on strategic communications.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in communications or international relations is required. Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, writing for digital platforms, and communicating complex matters to diverse audiences is essential. Knowledge of digital media platforms and data visualization tools is required. Experience with digital analytics tools, developing training, data analytics, and creative content development are desirable.
Skills
Professionalism (strong writing/speaking, critical thinking, brand management, digital design, presentation, creative content, data analysis), Planning and Organizing, Teamwork, Creativity, Media monitoring and analysis, Digital content creation, Media relations, Strategic communications, Data visualization, Digital analytics.