[UNECA] COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

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COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Organization: UNECA - Economic Commission for Africa Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Level: Senior Grade: G-6 Sector: Communications & PR Posted: 2026-10-12 Application deadline: 2026-11-11 Contract (as described by UN Talent): This is a G-6 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. Original source: careers.un.org Org. Setting and Reporting ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 SDGs and Agenda 2063. The mission is guided by ECA's five new strategic directions which are: advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. The Administration and Conference Management Division (ACMD) is headed by a Director and reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme Support). It is divided into seven main sections: Facilities Management Section (FMS), Finance and Budget Section (FBS), Digital and IT Management Section (DITMS), Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), Publications and Conference Management Section (PCMS), Supply Chain Management Section (SCMS) and United Nations Health Care Centre (UNHCC). This position is located in the Publications & Conference Management Section (PCMS) within the Administration and Conference Management Division (ACMD) in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Head of the Conference Planning & Coordination Services Unit (CPCSU), and the direct supervision of the Associate Public Information Officer, he/she will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Communications Assistant may be responsible for the following duties: • Support implementation activities for communication strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, demonstrate the impact of the entity, and build support with target audiences. • Provide support with the monitoring, analysis and reporting of traditional, digital and social media, as well as with the creation and maintenance of media mapping. • Support drafting narratives and messaging for different channels and platforms. • Support the creation of compelling content that is optimized to reach target audiences across a range of platforms and channels. • Support the development of communications products, such as web stories, videos, photography, social media content, reports, and infographics. • Support the development and implementation of impactful communications campaigns. • Support the development and coordination of strategic communications partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to reach target audiences and maximize impact. • Support the delivery of in-person outreach and advocacy strategies and campaigns to engage target audiences. • Keep abreast of the latest trends in communications and maintain expertise in relevant and emerging technologies. • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. Competencies • Professionalism – Knowledge of strategic communications principles and practices, knowledge of risks to information integrity - misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, and threats in fragile, post-conflict, and crisis environments; presentation skills, communication skills, storytelling ability, audience adaptation, and critical thinking. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Able to perform analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from othe

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Source: untalent.org