
Associate Communications Officer
Position:Professional | NO-BDeadline:23 Sep 2026 (8 days left)Job ID:283392Posted on:8 Sep 2026 (7 days ago)
Job Description
Supports the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Cabo Verde with strategic communications, media engagement and public outreach. The officer monitors traditional, social and digital media, develops narratives and content, coordinates campaigns and events, builds media partnerships, and analyses communication performance to advance United Nations priorities and strengthen engage.
Key Details
Department
United Nations Resident Coordination Office
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Language Requirements
Required
English, Portuguese
Summary of Responsibilities
- Monitor traditional, social and digital media narratives and reputational risks
- Implement communications strategies that raise awareness and engagement
- Draft narratives and messaging across channels and platforms
- Develop media lines and coordinate press conferences and media events
- Produce communications products including releases, web stories and infographics
- Build strategic communications partnerships and outreach campaigns
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field, or first-level degree with two additional years
- Minimum two years of communications-strategy experience
- English and Portuguese proficiency
Desired Criteria
- Data analytics, business analytics or data-science study
- Creative content development
- Knowledge of emerging digital-media platforms
Skills
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN RCS Careers, on 8 Sep 2026.