Digital Communications Assistant

• The applicant for the United Nations Volunteer Digital Communications Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in digital communications.
  
• One year of experience in graphic design, photography, videography, storytelling and digital communications. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset.
  
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
  
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
  
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
  
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
  
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
  
• Sound security awareness.
  
• Have affinity with or interest in digital storytelling, communication for development, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
  
• Area(s) of expertise: Arts and design, Communication, Development programmes
  
• Languages: English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
  
• Age: 18 – 26 years
  
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
  

Competencies and values

• Accountability
  
• Adaptability and flexibility
  
• Creativity
  
• Judgement and decision-making
  
• Planning and organizing
  
• Professionalism
  
• Self-management
  

• The applicant for the United Nations Volunteer Digital Communications Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in digital communications.
  
• One year of experience in graphic design, photography, videography, storytelling and digital communications. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset.
  
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
  
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
  
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
  
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
  
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
  
• Sound security awareness.
  
• Have affinity with or interest in digital storytelling, communication for development, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
  
• Area(s) of expertise: Arts and design, Communication, Development programmes
  
• Languages: English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
  
• Age: 18 – 26 years
  
• Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
  

Competencies and values

• Accountability
  
• Adaptability and flexibility
  
• Creativity
  
• Judgement and decision-making
  
• Planning and organizing
  
• Professionalism
  
• Self-management
  

• Conceptualize and create a wide variety of high-impact digital and print products, such as banners, icons, one-pagers, information pamphlets, and banners to support any initiatives.
  
• Produce high quality photography and videography content, including professional editing and post-production, for dissemination via UNDP digital platforms.
  
• Produce video scripts, website stories, factsheet content, and social media content to build compelling narratives around UNDP’s development solutions and impact.
  
• Prepare graphic and visual content for the development of videos and motion graphic products.
  
• Format and design the layout of reports, based on the available content, data and reporting information, and input from stakeholders/clients.
  
• Propose and implement creative and engaging solutions for data visualizations, infographics, maps and other visuals.
  
• Ensure that all publications and other communications materials are produced in line with the UNDP brand guidelines.
  
• Develop engaging animated and static digital advertisements, email visuals, social media assets, including ads, posts, shareable graphics, rapid response creative content, carousels, flyers, logos, and various design elements.