Associate Communications Officer

Supports OHCHR Syria communications through media monitoring, strategic messaging, content production, media engagement and advocacy campaigns for sensitive human rights contexts.

Department: Syria Office

• Gather insights from traditional, social and digital media monitoring to inform communications strategy
• Implement communications strategies that raise awareness, build support and measure audience impact
• Draft narratives and messaging for United Nations work across channels and platforms
• Map media outlets and foster relationships with traditional and new media
• Develop media lines for crisis situations and sensitive issues
• Plan and coordinate press conferences, briefings and media events
• Create and produce press releases, statements, web stories, reports and infographics
• Develop strategic communications partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

• Advanced university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field, or first-level university degree with two additional years of experience
• Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in communications, international relations or other relevant areas
• Knowledge of risks to information integrity including misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and threats in fragile, post-conflict and crisis environments
• Knowledge of media monitoring tools
• English and Arabic are required
• National Professional Officer candidates must be nationals of the country where the position is located

• Appointment is limited to the OHCHR Syria Office
• Renewal is contingent on continued mandate and funding availability