
Executive Communications and Content Specialist
Position:Professional | P-3Deadline:6 Sep 2026 (7 days left)Job ID:36457Posted on:24 Aug 2026 (6 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Develops editorial, digital and thought-leadership content for UNFPA Executive and Senior Leadership. The Specialist turns policy evidence, programme results and field experience into accessible narratives, manages executive editorial planning and social-media content, and coordinates production and amplification across corporate, regional, country and partner channels.
Key Details
Department
Strategic Leadership Communications Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
5 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Research, write and edit executive articles, opinion pieces, messages, video scripts and campaign narratives
- Translate policy, technical and programme evidence into accessible narratives for global audiences
- Develop editorial packages for Executive Director missions, events and institutional priorities
- Plan and implement the Executive Director's social-media editorial approach
- Adapt executive content across speeches, digital platforms, multimedia and social media
- Coordinate inputs from technical, policy, regional and country colleagues and verify sources
- Monitor content visibility, engagement and editorial impact across channels
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, digital media, marketing, international relations, political or social sciences or a related field
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, journalism, editorial content development or executive communications
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing high-quality content for senior or executive audiences
- Experience developing and managing social-media and digital content for senior principals or institutional accounts
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Experience with the UN system, an international organisation or a multilateral or advocacy environment
- Familiarity with UNFPA's mandate on ICPD, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality and demographic resilience
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Reports to the Chief, Executive Communications
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNFPA Careers, on 24 Aug 2026.