Communications Assistant
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Middle East Region supports operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine, fostering partnerships to address complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges. The Amman Multi-Country Office delivers solutions in infrastructure, procurement, and project management, collaborating with governments and UN agencies to advance SDGs. This role is within the Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM) project in Syria, linking humanitarian relief with long-term development.
Job Purpose
The Communications Assistant will support the communications team in creating and managing content across various platforms, including print, web, and social media. This role is crucial for developing communication materials, maintaining digital archives, and managing social media accounts, ensuring all content adheres to brand guidelines. The position contributes to enhancing the visibility and outreach of the Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM) project, a flagship EU-funded initiative aimed at linking humanitarian relief with long-term socio-economic development in Syria. By supporting effective communication strategies, the assistant helps to communicate the project's objectives of reducing vulnerability, enabling sustainable recovery, and facilitating returns.
Responsibilities
Content and Materials Development: Assist in creating communication materials (audio-visual, web, print), ensuring correct UNOPS/project branding. Prepare presentations, news releases, and publications for meetings and workshops. Support meeting logistics, minute-taking, and compile workshop reports. Contribute to developing a common brand identity across communication channels and support the creation of audio-visual materials and articles. Content and Information Management: Develop and manage communication materials, campaigns, and events to enhance visibility. Maintain communication-related archives and databases. Manage office social media accounts and website content, ensuring accuracy and currency. Organize the photo archive and select suitable images for written content. Knowledge Building and Sharing: Participate in communications training and capacity-building initiatives. Contribute to knowledge networks and Communities of Practice.
Work Experience
Required: Relevant experience in communications, public relations, media, or journalism. Desired: Experience in multicultural environments, UN system organizations, developing countries, development or humanitarian contexts, and developing content for grassroots audiences. Experience with graphic design, video production, and content creation tools is also desired.
Skills
Communication, Corporate Communications, Internal & External Communications, Social Media Communications, Stakeholder Engagement