Country: United States of America
Organization: UNOPS
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025
Duty station: New York, USA
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Branding, Identity and Aesthetic Direction:
- Support the development of ODET’s branding in accordance with the branding guidelines of the United Nations.
- Support ODET’s projects in developing their branding.
- Collaborate with other communications personnel to develop and maintain ODET’s brand guidelines.
- Create standardized templates and visual branding materials that ensure consistency across both external and internal communications**.**
- Work with all team members to ensure a consistent use of communications materials.
Strategic Communications
- Support the implementation of ODET’s communications strategy and workplans under the guidance of the Communications Lead.
- Contribute to positioning ODET’s initiatives through engaging, brand-consistent messaging and design.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen ODET’s visibility and ensure alignment with UN communication standards and priorities.
Content and Campaign Development
- Manage the design and production of written, visual, and digital materials, including reports, web content, and multimedia campaigns.
- Coordinate the rollout of cohesive communication campaigns that amplify ODET’s work across digital and traditional channels.
- Ensure coherence and quality of messaging across all ODET platforms.
- Develop narratives and visual assets that convey ODET’s impact and thought leadership.
Asset Development:
- Design visual reports, templates for social media posts and presentations to support ODET’s communication objectives.
- Work closely with other communications personnel to create visually appealing and impactful content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
- Assist the Communications Lead in adapting visual content for various platforms, optimizing designs for different formats and audiences.
- Develop infographics, charts, videos, and data visualizations that communicate complex policy information and data insights in an accessible and engaging way.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
- Conduct quarterly reviews of ODET’s communications materials (social media, reports, presentations) to ensure consistent branding and application of visual identity across all channels.
- Monitor communication metrics, engagement data, and feedback.
- Use analytics to inform content decisions and continuously refine strategies.
Coordination and Capacity Building
- Coordinate with communications focal points in ODET’s offices (New York, Geneva, Valencia).
- Build internal capacity for digital storytelling, branding, and outreach.
- Liaise with UN communications teams and partner organizations to ensure alignment with system-wide priorities.
Education Requirements
Required:
- Master’s degree or equivalent preferably in Communications, International Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in Communications, International Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field with 7 years of relevant experience
Desired:
- Certification or coursework in digital media analytics, AI policy communication, or campaign design.
Experience Requirements
Required:
- Relevant experience is defined as experience in communications, public affairs, or digital engagement, preferably within an international or multilateral organization.
- Ability to develop, architect and implement aligned design and branding across multiple communications channels.
- Experience in developing and introducing innovative communication strategies in the public sector.
- Experience using design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc., to create digital content.
Desired:
- Experience in digital governance, technology policy, or managing communications in complex institutional settings.
- Experience in events management and coordination.
How to apply
The interested candidates need to submit their application on or before 30 November 2025 through our job portal following link below. Please find more information on how to apply on our UNOPS Jobs portal, here.