Communications Coordinator [open To Internal And External Applicants]

Organizational Context

UN City Copenhagen hosts ten UN organizations supporting global development and humanitarian operations. The Communications function enhances the visibility and understanding of their work, positioning Copenhagen as a key UN operational hub. The Communications Team, part of UN City Common Services, coordinates digital communication, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Purpose

The Communications Coordinator, reporting to the Head of Communications, will manage the day-to-day operations of the Communications Team within UN City Common Services. This role is crucial for planning and executing communication initiatives that boost the visibility of UN City Copenhagen and the resident UN organizations. The position involves coordinating team activities, ensuring consistent communication outputs across platforms, and supporting advocacy, events, and institutional initiatives. A key aspect is integrating digital tools, data-informed practices, and emerging technologies, including AI, to optimize communication workflows and audience engagement, thereby contributing to the UN's global mission and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Communications Team's daily work, ensuring effective planning, communication, and support for initiatives, advocacy, and events. Maintain coherence and consistency across all communication outputs and platforms. Guide the planning of communication activities for campaigns, events, visits, and institutional initiatives, while promoting internal communications within UN City. Facilitate editorial planning and content production, developing written, visual, and multimedia products. Promote the use of digital tools, data-informed practices, and AI-enabled workflows. Liaise with communications focal points across resident UN organizations to coordinate inputs for UN City platforms and joint initiatives, supporting stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies, preparing materials for high-level visits, and liaising with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for public relations and advocacy. Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and capacity building within the team.

Work Experience

A Master's degree in a relevant field requires no specific professional work experience. A Bachelor's degree requires a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in communications or public relations. Experience with office software, digital content production tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), AI-enabled communication tools, project management, and digital communication platforms (social media, digital marketing, website management) is desired.

Skills

Communication (clear, concise, tailored messaging, internal/external management), Project Management (planning, organizing, prioritizing), Digital Communication (social media, digital marketing, website management), Storytelling, Content Production (written, visual, multimedia), Data-informed communication, Familiarity with AI-enabled tools, Inter-agency coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Public relations, Team coordination and management.

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