Communications Associate

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Communications Associate Organization: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Job requisition: JR2668899 Location: Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh Country: BD Time type: Full time Posted: 2026-10-08 Application deadline: 2026-10-15 Deadline for Applications October 15, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) D Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-11-01 Terms of Reference 1. General Background The Communications Associate is normally supervised by a Communication Officer or other position as decided by senior management in the area of responsibility. The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance. The incumbent works quite independently on regular assignments with oversight from the supervisor. S/he keeps frequent contacts with staff at various levels in the office and occasionally with staff at the same level in other duty stations and/or Headquarters; with media, local suppliers, NGO, implementing partners, embassies and UN agencies. S/he will have frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information with colleagues within UNHCR as well as media, international organizations, academic institutions, and private individuals. Together with the Communication Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for managing media relations for the operation. Extensive existing connections with media organizations is an asset. The position requires experience producing and publishing high-quality audio-visual content for an international organization, as the incumbent will be responsible for independently producing content for social media, supporting the regional bureau and headquarters with their content requirements, and donor outreach materials. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro is essential The incumbent will support the communication team in enhancing the reach of UNHCR’s social media accounts. S/he will be capable of multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team. The Communications Associate may also be required to provide support in executing a range of communications activities in the field of news and media relations, multimedia content production, social media engagement, video production, Goodwill Ambassadors and other influencers, public outreach and campaigns, designing communication materials, fundraising, analytics and brand. The incumbents may also be required to help strengthen coordination and editorial planning in the area of responsibility, support advocacy, awareness-raising and digital fundraising efforts as well as strengthening analytics to inform the social media strategies and work plans. S/he will support the Communication Officer in the preparation of press releases, reports and web-stories, with demonstrable written skills in both English and Bengali. The person must have good digital design skills to prepare branded documents, such as posters, flyers, factsheets and other documents. As the incumbent will be working closely with refugees, knowledge of the Rohingya language would be considered an asset. A clear understanding of the Rohingya crisis is essential, while previous experience working with UN/NGOs on this situation would be preferred. 2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment -Support the implementation of communications strategies for countries, situations and special projects within the area of responsibility; identify thematic priorities and target audiences to meet UNHCR's global, regional and country-level communications objectives of leading the narrative, generating empathy and mobilizing action for forcibly displaced and stateless people. - Monitor news and popular trends to insert UNHCR's messaging into ongoing conversations; identify key moments for proactive communications. - Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with media organizations and individual journalists covering the UN, displacement, refugee movements and other related topics. - Circulate press releases and media advisories to journalists on a regular basis and manage strategic outreach on key themes and events. - Forge strategic partnerships with other individuals and organizations who can help produce and promote UNHCR content, activities and messaging. - Lead media missions and field trips with media, donors and other official visitors in support of UNHCR and its work. - Produce and edit professional audio-visual media content, photography, videography, graphics and written communications materials for target audiences and ensure their timely dissemination via UNHCR's communications channels, ensuring highest quality standards. - Support content production and publication for social media platforms. - Provide photography support to UNHCR units, including managing the photo and video directory - Continually maintain and upgrade communications skills, keeping abreast of emerging platforms and tools, and systematically reviewing media impact r

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Source: unhcr.org