Associate Communications Officer

Supports strategic communications, media engagement and public outreach for the UN Resident Coordinator Office. The officer gathers media insights, develops messages and campaigns, coordinates press and high-visibility events, and maintains relationships with UN entities, journalists and partners. The role also strengthens information integrity, digital content and public understanding of UN

• Gather media-monitoring insights and reputational-risk analysis to inform communications strategy
• Implement communications strategies that build audience engagement and measurable impact
• Draft narratives and messages on UN work for varied channels and platforms
• Map media outlets and foster relationships with traditional and new media
• Plan press conferences, briefings and media events
• Support information-integrity activities, digital content and communications campaigns

• Advanced degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or a related field
• A first-level degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for an advanced degree
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience developing and implementing communications strategies
• Experience managing digital communication platforms and content production
• Experience in media relations and knowledge of Benin's media landscape
• English at UN Level II

• Data analytics, business analytics or data science programmes are an advantage
• UN-system or inter-agency communications experience is desirable
• Graphic design, photography, video production, results communication and high-visibility event experience are desirable

• Strategic Communications
• Media Monitoring
• Media Relations
• Digital Communications
• Content Production
• Information Integrity
• Event Coordination
• Public Outreach

• Official source conflict: Structured official listing location is Banjul, Gambia; narrative text identifies Cotonou, Benin.