Communications Assistant

Organizational Context

The UNOPS Middle East Region supports operations across seven countries, focusing on delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges. The Amman Multi-Country Office specifically provides strategic and operational support for projects in infrastructure, procurement, and project management, aiming to advance Sustainable Development Goals in collaboration with national governments and donors.

Job Purpose

The Communications Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the communications team by developing and managing engaging content across various platforms, including print, web, and social media. This position is vital for enhancing the visibility of the Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM) project in Syria. The assistant will contribute to creating communication materials, maintaining digital archives, managing social media accounts, and ensuring all content adheres to brand guidelines, ultimately supporting the project's objectives of linking humanitarian relief with long-term socio-economic development and resilience.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage communication materials, campaigns, and publications to enhance project visibility. Assist in the creation of audio-visual, web, and print content, ensuring adherence to UNOPS and project branding guidelines. Prepare presentations, news releases, and publications for meetings and workshops, and compile workshop reports. Maintain communication-related archives and databases, and manage the office's social media accounts and website content. Support the organization of meeting logistics and minute-taking. Contribute to developing a common brand identity and creating video tutorials and other audio-visual materials aligned with the communication strategy.

Work Experience

Requires relevant experience in communications, public relations, media, or journalism. Experience in multicultural environments, UN system organizations, development or humanitarian contexts, and with grassroots-level audiences is desirable. Familiarity with graphic design, video production, and content creation tools is also beneficial.

Skills

Communication, Corporate Communications, Internal & External Communications, Social Media Communications, Stakeholder Engagement

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