Media Communications Specialist

The Media Communications Specialist advances UNDP's Bureau for Management Services communications and digital presence. Working with the Client Services Division, the role develops communication and social-media strategies, campaigns, newsletters and digital products; supports senior engagements; builds partnerships; and strengthens publication quality, branding and staff communications capacity.

• Design and implement the Bureau for Management Services communication strategy
• Develop a microsite and newsletter to showcase operational initiatives
• Lead multi-channel thought-leadership campaigns and media outreach
• Prepare communications plans, talking points, speeches and press materials for senior engagements
• Manage social-media growth, campaign plans and online community content
• Analyze digital intelligence and social-media traffic to generate recommendations
• Provide communications coaching, training and quality control across BMS publications

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, information management, digital social media, public relations, graphic design or a related discipline, or bachelor's degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• At least 7 years of progressive social-media management experience with a master's degree, or 9 years with a bachelor's degree
• Experience using web and online management systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Photo editing and graphic or multimedia design experience
• Fluency in English

• Professional certifications in web and content management, digital collaboration, or data and process visualization tools
• Experience with UN or UNDP corporate policies and procedures
• Experience in a multilateral or international organization with diverse stakeholders
• Prior experience in development cooperation and multilateral organizations
• Experience forging creative-sector partnerships for international advocacy events

• Communication Strategy
• Media Outreach
• Social Media Management
• Digital Content Production
• Brand Management
• Campaign Management
• Writing
• Editing
• Digital Analytics
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communications Training

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive
• Microsoft Copilot
• Adobe Acrobat