Communications Contractor

The Individual Contractors will strengthen the communications capacity of the United Nations Youth Office by supporting the timely delivery of high-quality communications products, digital content, multimedia storytelling and strategic campaigns that enhance the visibility and impact of the Office's work. Successful completion of the assignment will contribute to effective communications around the Office's priority initiatives, improved digital engagement, regular production of flagship communications products, and successful communications planning and delivery for the UN Youth Townhall in December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the communications strategy and editorial calendar for the UN Youth Office.
• Draft, edit and produce high-quality communications materials, including feature stories, blogs, speeches, talking points, web content, newsletters and other narrative products.
• Support planning, drafting and scheduling of social media content across the Office's digital platforms.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of social media content and digital communications for the Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs.
• Support multimedia storytelling, including coordinating and producing short-form videos, interviews, reels and other audiovisual content.
• Support production and dissemination of the Office's monthly newsletter, Youth2030 Pulse.
• Support communications planning and implementation for global observances, campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
• Support communications planning and delivery for the UN Youth Townhall, including content planning, editorial support, social media coverage, multimedia production, coordination of communications materials and post-event communications.
• Support monitoring and reporting on communications performance, including basic analytics and preparation of communications reports.
• Undertake other communications and editorial assignments as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, media studies, public relations, international relations or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in communications, digital communications, journalism, public information or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience drafting high-quality written communications products for diverse audiences is desirable.
• Experience managing or supporting social media communications and digital content production is desirable.
• Experience supporting multimedia communications, including video production and storytelling is desirable.
• Experience supporting communications for campaigns, events or international organizations is desirable.

Skills

• Communications Strategies
• Digital Communications
• Journalism
• Public Information
• Content Creation
• Social Media Management
• Multimedia Storytelling
• Video Production
• Campaign Communications
• Event Communications
• Creative Communications Planning
• Written Communication
• International Relations
• Media Studies

Languages

English