
Associate Communications Officer
Category | Grade:Professional | NO-BDeadline:21 Aug 2026 (11 days left)Job ID:281410Posted on:6 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
Job Description
Supports the UN Resident Coordinator Office in Micronesia with strategic communications, media monitoring and stakeholder engagement. The officer develops narratives and content, coordinates media and campaigns, supports outreach, tracks performance, and provides data-driven reporting for UN priorities across Pacific states.
Key Details
Position details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Category
Professional
Grade
NO-B
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Bachelor degree
Recruitment scope
National
Contract duration
1 year
Language Requirements
Required
English
Desired
Nauru or Palauan or Ponapean or Gilbertese or Marshallese
Summary of Responsibilities
- Monitor traditional, social and digital media to inform communications strategy
- Develop narratives, messages and communications products for target audiences
- Map media outlets and coordinate press conferences, briefings and media events
- Create content for digital channels, community radio and podcasts
- Develop communications campaigns and strategic partnerships
- Monitor communications performance and prepare data-driven reporting
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field, or first degree with additional experience
- At least two years of experience in communications, international relations or related areas
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communications strategies
- Demonstrated knowledge of media-monitoring tools
- English
Desired Criteria
- Completion of data analytics, business analytics or data science programmes
- Ability to develop Key Performance Indicators
- Skills communicating complex technical matters to diverse audiences
- Experience in data analytics
- Nauru, Palauan, Ponapean, Gilbertese or Marshallese
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- Initial fixed-term appointment of one year
- Open only to nationals of the five countries covered by the Federated States of Micronesia multi-country office
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN RCS Careers, on 6 Aug 2026.