Communications Specialist
Organizational Context
UNOPS operates in Latin America and the Caribbean across 23 countries, focusing on sustainable development through infrastructure, public health, and institutional capacity building. The Regional Director's Office in Panama City provides strategic leadership, coordination, and operational excellence for the region, aligning activities with SDGs and engaging with stakeholders.
Job Purpose
The Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the design and implementation of internal and external communication strategies to enhance the visibility, positioning, and impact of UNOPS and its initiatives. This role involves managing communication plans, digital engagement, content creation, knowledge management, and event coordination to ensure consistent and compelling messaging. The specialist will also support partnership development and external outreach, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and aligning communications with organizational objectives and goals.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic communication plans and work plans aligned with organizational priorities, supporting reputational positioning through briefs and talking points for senior leadership. Manage external communications, including developing and executing campaigns, publications, and events, and overseeing digital presence and content creation for various platforms. Cultivate media relationships and coordinate responses. Coordinate internal communications, facilitate knowledge sharing, and build internal communication capacity. Support partnership communication, fundraising visibility, and stakeholder engagement through events and outreach, ensuring consistent branding. Contribute to knowledge building by supporting training sessions and participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Work Experience
Requires relevant experience in communications, public relations, media, or journalism, along with proficiency in collaboration tools and web-based management systems. Experience in multicultural environments, development/humanitarian contexts, creating content for grassroots audiences, and using design/video production tools is desirable.
Skills
Communication, Corporate Communications, Internal & External Communications, Social Media Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communications, Reputation Management, Digital Engagement, Content Creation, Media Relations, Knowledge Management, Partnership Communication.