Associate Communications Officer

Samples Career Advice Pricing --> UN Recruitement Add a Job Donate --> Gambia BANJUL Associate Communications Officer Tags: Human Rights international relations Law English language humanitarian law Environment Added Date: Friday, 11 September 2026 Deadline Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 Organization: United Nations Secretariat Country: Gambia City: BANJUL Post Level: Entry Professional Added: Tuesday, 08 September 2026 Deadline: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 Added: Monday, 07 September 2026 Deadline: Monday, 21 September 2026 Org. Setting and ReportingThe UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDG's. In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the Resident Coordinator System under the oversight of the Chair of United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and embodies the UN 2.0 shift- anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Banjul, Gambia, and reports to the Head of the Resident Coordinator Office. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible of the following duties: \u2022 Contribute to gathering insights and analysis from traditional, social, and digital media monitoring, including public narratives and areas of reputational risk to inform communications strategy. \u2022 Contribute to the implementation of communications strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, build support and have measurable impact with target audiences. \u2022 Contribute to drafting narratives and messaging on the work of the UN that engage target audiences across different channels and platforms. \u2022 Contribute to media mapping, reaching out to and fostering relationships with traditional and new media outlets. \u2022 Contribute to the development of media lines, including in crisis situations and on sensitive issues. \u2022 Contribute to the planning and coordination of press conferences, briefings, and media events. \u2022 Act as a spokesperson for the organization, when required. \u2022 Contribute to the creation of compelling content that is optimized to reach target audiences across a range of platforms and channels. \u2022 Contribute to the drafting and production of communications products, such as press releases, press statements, web stories, reports, and infographics. \u2022 Contribute to the development and implementation of communications campaigns that engage and have measurable impact with target audiences through appropriate channels and platforms. \u2022 Contribute to development and coordination of strategic communications partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to reach target audiences and maximize impact. \u2022 Contribute to the delivery of in-person outreach and advocacy strategies and campaigns to engage target audiences and advance UN priorities. \u2022 Contribute to the creation of content, interviews, news and programming for UN and/or commun…