Communications Officer Expert

United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA

Volunteer Closes 16 Apr 2026 5 days left

Overview

The Communications Officer Expert will focus on media outreach, campaign and event management, digital communications, and integrated marketing within the communications team at LACRO in Panama.


Key Responsibilities
  • Pitching media interviews, articles and coverage ideas.
  • Drafting regional press releases.
  • Organizing press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
  • Developing communications and media plans for events and campaigns.
  • Monitoring the UNFPA brand and relevant news.
  • Managing the list of journalists and outlets.
  • Writing and editing copy, script ideas, articles, blogs and other products.
  • Producing and editing multimedia packages.
  • Ensuring all products are in line with global narratives, regional messages, and branding guidelines.
  • Creating Trello boards on issues, events, report launches, donors and campaigns.
  • Scheduling posts for social media platforms.
  • Collecting and analyzing data and contributing to monthly reports.
  • Supporting staff engagement, internal communications and events.
  • Maintaining regular contact with communication focal points across the region.
  • Contributing to the promotion and coverage of high-level events.
  • Supporting the promotion of donor and partner contributions.
Required Experience

7 years of experience in the field of corporate communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, multimedia production; print, broadcast and/or new media. International work experience is desirable.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or area related to Communications

Other Details
Languages Required
Spanish, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
Not specified
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