PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, P3

United Nations - UN | Staff | Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
Closing: 26 Feb 2026 1 days remaining
Location: New York

Overview

Responsible for drafting and implementing communications strategies to publicize priority issues and major events, and for producing strategic communications products.

Tasks Summary
  • Drafts and implements communications strategies.
  • Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press.
  • Undertakes activities to promote media coverage.
  • Produces or oversees production of strategic communications products.
  • Prepares initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in newsletters, reports and books.
  • Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key constituencies.
  • Acts as focal point on internal communications.
  • Provides guidance to, and may supervise, more junior staff.
Experience Requirements

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required. Experience in conducting media outreach and public messaging efforts for internal and external audiences is required. Experience in drafting messaging and creating digital content in French is required. Experience managing high profile social media accounts in multiple languages for an international organization, as well as liaising with leadership on strategic communications is required. Two years of experience working in UN peacekeeping contexts, including in the field, and providing support to field missions from Headquarters is required. Experience in producing digital content such as news stories, social media messages, live and recorded audio-video and multimedia products for social media platforms is required. Experience providing communications guidance and training is required.

Qualification Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field is required. A first-level degree in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: English and French are required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: until 31-March-26 with possibility of extension

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Remuneration:

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