Associate Communications Officer
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), part of the UN Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO), support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs. Empowered UN Resident Coordinators lead these offices, which are integral to the UN's global reform aimed at effective and efficient delivery of the 2030 Agenda. This role is situated within the UN RCO in Ulan Bator, Mongolia.
Job Purpose
The Associate Communications Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. This position contributes to the implementation of communications strategies designed to raise awareness, drive engagement, and build support for UN priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. The role involves developing compelling narratives and content across various platforms, fostering relationships with media and stakeholders, and supporting outreach and advocacy campaigns. By monitoring media, analyzing public narratives, and contributing to strategic communications, the officer helps ensure the UN's work is effectively communicated to target audiences, thereby advancing the UN 2.0 shift and the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda.
Responsibilities
The Associate Communications Officer is responsible for contributing to media monitoring and analysis to inform communications strategy, including identifying reputational risks. This includes implementing communications strategies to raise awareness and engagement, and drafting narratives and messaging for diverse audiences across multiple channels. The role involves media mapping, building relationships with media outlets, and developing media lines, particularly for crisis situations. Coordination of press conferences, briefings, and media events is also a key duty. The officer will create compelling content optimized for various platforms, produce communications products like press releases and reports, and develop/implement communications campaigns. Furthermore, the position supports strategic communications partnerships, outreach and advocacy, and content creation for radio and podcasts. Assisting with reporting, staying updated on communication trends and technologies, and maintaining confidentiality are also essential functions.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in developing and implementing communications strategies is required. Demonstrated knowledge of strategic communications principles and practices is essential. Experience in drafting messages for diverse audiences, developing creative content, and understanding digital media platforms is desirable. Skills in research, data collection, and analysis are also preferred, with one or more years of experience in data analytics being an advantage.
Skills
Critical thinking, public speaking, digital design, presentation skills, research and analysis, data interpretation, communication (written and verbal), planning and organizing, media monitoring, content creation, digital media platform knowledge.