Crisis Communications Officer

UNDP seeks an International UN Volunteer Crisis Communications Officer in Port Moresby to strengthen crisis communications preparedness and coordinated response across Papua New Guinea’s UN system. The role covers emergency messaging, media relations, misinformation monitoring, digital content, partnerships and risk communication before, during and after disasters, conflicts and events.

• Develop and maintain the UNCT/DMT Crisis Communications Strategy and related standard operating procedures
• Provide surge communications support during humanitarian emergencies, disasters, disease outbreaks, security incidents and other crises
• Advise the Resident Coordinator, UN Country Team and Disaster Management Team on communications strategy and reputational risk management
• Draft and coordinate press releases, media statements, speeches, public messages and talking points
• Monitor media and social media for misinformation, disinformation and reputational risks

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, journalism, advocacy, media relations or strategic communications
• Demonstrated experience in crisis, emergency or humanitarian communications, or reputation management
• English

• Experience supporting communications during humanitarian emergencies, natural disasters, public health emergencies, conflict situations or security incidents
• Experience preparing and implementing communications strategies and campaigns
• Experience working with the United Nations, international organizations, NGOs or development partners

• Crisis Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Media Relations
• Misinformation Monitoring
• Risk Communication
• Digital Communications

• Social Media
• Digital Platforms
• Media Monitoring

• Volunteer assignment via UNV
• Assignment duration: 365 days
• Regular travel to provinces may be required, subject to UNDSS security clearance and operational requirements