UN Communications Assistant

Job Posting Organization:
The position is located within the UN Video Section of the News and Media Division (NMD) of the Department of Global Communications (DGC). The UN Video Section is dedicated to producing video content that highlights a wide range of priority themes and issues on the United Nations agenda, including climate change, the Sustainable Development Goals, human rights, and gender equality. The organization aims to effectively communicate the UN's mission and activities to a global audience through various media formats.

Job Overview:
The UN Communications Assistant will play a crucial role in the production and delivery of daily UNifeed packages and posts on the UNifeed website. This position requires specialized assistance in researching a broad scope of information sources, both printed and electronic, to compile and present information for the preparation and production of communications products and services aimed at external audiences. The incumbent will also be responsible for organizing and executing special coverage, coordinating with diverse partners and media to highlight key events, and managing administrative coordination in support of special training and other programs. The role involves overseeing the distribution of video materials, ensuring proper management of film/video archives, and assisting in the production, script writing, and editing of news packages from Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The assistant will participate in planning and executing daily UNifeed productions, recording meetings and interviews, performing digital editing, and monitoring newsworthy events. This position is integral to enhancing the visibility of the UN's work and ensuring that relevant information is effectively communicated to the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the UN Communications Assistant include:

• Providing specialized assistance in the production and delivery of daily UNifeed packages and posts on the UNifeed website.
• Researching a wide range of information sources to compile and present information for communications products.
• Organizing and executing special coverage and coordinating with partners and media to publicize key events.
• Handling administrative coordination for special training and programs.
• Overseeing the distribution of video materials and managing film/video archives.
• Assisting in the production, script writing, and editing of news packages from Gaza and the field.
• Participating in planning and executing daily UNifeed productions, including recording meetings and interviews.
• Performing digital editing of video inserts and components of programs.
• Arranging interviews with officials and experts for news packages. 1
• Monitoring meetings and events for newsworthy content. 1
• Identifying and preparing new material for the UNifeed website, ensuring it conforms to UN standards. 1
• Monitoring social media platforms for feedback and comments. 1
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a high level of professionalism and knowledge of internal policies, processes, and procedures related to communication and public information dissemination. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to research and gather information from various sources, show pride in their work, and maintain a commitment to gender equality. The candidate should also possess strong client orientation skills, technological awareness, and the ability to adapt to new technologies as needed.

Educational Background:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position. There are no specific job-specific qualifications listed, but a first-level university degree or higher may reduce the minimum years of relevant experience required.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, or a related area. This requirement is reduced to five years for candidates with a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in video production, including filming and digital video editing, is essential, as is experience in a news environment. International field experience and experience in producing for social media and digital communication platforms are desirable.

Languages:
For this position, proficiency in English and Arabic is required. According to the UN Language Framework, candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in both languages. French is also a working language of the United Nations, but proficiency in French is not mandatory for this position.

Additional Notes:
This position is temporarily available until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. The position may be limited to candidates based at the duty station and may be restricted to internal candidates who have been recruited through a competitive examination. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The organization does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.