Overview
The UNV Communications Specialist (Content Writer and Editor) will ensure high quality of UNFPA written documentation, communicate with impact for UNFPA leadership visibility, and document programmatic interventions for advocacy and outreach.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, edit, and copy-edit communication materials including opinion editorials, speeches, factsheets, talking points, web articles, press releases, and social media texts.
- Build and manage partnerships with influencers and content creators.
- Document and design multimedia stories to showcase programmatic success.
- Develop communication strategies and visual concepts.
- Conduct research for communication insights.
- Monitor trends to identify content gaps and propose innovative approaches.
- Support coordination of events, campaigns, and workshops.
- Ensure written work is original, authentic, and appropriately cited.
- Assist with planning and coordination of workshops, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement events.
- Ensure consistency and coherence across communication platforms.
- Support other writing and tasks as required.
Required Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in Communications
- Proven experience in English and Hindi editing and writing.
- Familiarity with development sector language and style; and understanding of publication requirements desirable.
- Experience in report/speech/talking points writing, editing and formatting of documents, reports and presentations.
- Experience in policy communication and research
- Knowledge and use of leading social media platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and others.
- Demonstrated understanding of design tools and software: Canva, Adobe design suite is desirable
- Photography experience and basic skills in video editing and production.
- Prior relationships with influencers, media partners will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of UNFPA mandate issues is an asset.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Development, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related fields.
