Communications Assistant (Communications consultant)

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Director of the UN Information Centre (UNIC), and direct supervision of the UNIC Rio National Information Officer, the Communications Assistant (Communications Consultant) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Development and implementation of communications plans
• Identify and produce life stories, journalistic pieces and other relevant information on the UN’s actions in Brazil to be communicated externally through the institutional channels of UN Brazil.
• Carry out the activities planned in the UNIC communication plan, providing guidance and support according to the established calendar.
• Support the organization of events and their respective dissemination strategies.
• Produce graphic and audiovisual materials (photography, video, infographics) for the UN Brazil social networks and website.
• Assist in the adaptation of statistical data to user-friendly graphic formats that can be easily shared with UN Brazil’s target audiences.
• Develop and organize an archive of photographs, infographics, and other types of graphic materials, suitable for use on social channels, according to the guidelines and use of logos of UN agencies in Brazil.
• Perform other related functions as required and relevant to your assignment.
• Support the implementation of ONU Brasil communications strategy
• Manage institutional tools: website and external and internal newsletter platforms.
• Support in event preparation and planning
• Support in the development of press releases.
• Support in monitoring main communication KPIs
• Perform other functions related and relevant to the role
• Support engagement with the media at the national and local level.

This position is based in Rio de Janeiro, at the United Nations Information Centre in Brazil (UNIC Rio).

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

• Education:
• “Ensino médio” completed is required (equivalent to High School diploma)
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, Social Sciences and/or Public Relations, will be considered a plus and may substitute a few years of relevant experience.
• Courses in graphic design, audiovisual design or communication and photography are desirable.
• Work experience:
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required (or less depending on academic credentials) in communication for development and/or social or political communication and/or advocacy
• Experience in implementing and monitoring digital communication plans is required, including experience using video and photo editing tools.
• Experience in organizations of the United Nations System or international organizations is desirable.
• The presentation of communication products designed and implemented (strategies, communication plans, communication products such as videos, publications, among others) will be valued.
• Languages
• Native Portuguese is required
• Advanced English is required

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