COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Crisis) Temporary, P4 Job ID : 264972

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To ensure a United Nations that is fit-for-purpose to deliver on the ambition of the SDGs, the General Assembly adopted the most far-reaching development reforms in the history of the organization in May 2018. At the core of resolution 72/279 was the establishment of a reinvigorated, independent, impartial, and empowered Resident Coordinator (RC) system to support a new generation of UN country teams (UNCTs). The Communications Officer will lead the development and execution of a forward-looking communications strategy for the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), amplifying the UN’s recovery and development agenda in Ukraine. This includes targeted engagement with government counterparts, local communities, UN agencies, and international partners to position the UN as a trusted and effective partner on the ground. Chairing and working in close collaboration with the UN Communications Group (UNCG), the Communications Officer will ensure coherent and aligned messaging across the UN system—complementing humanitarian communications while strategically amplifying efforts on resilience and sustainable development. The role also supports the DGC-led UNCG Crisis Communications Cell for Ukraine and strengthens media engagement at national, regional, and international levels. Anchored in the principles of UN 2.0, the incumbent will drive communications that go beyond visibility—enabling policy influence, strengthening public trust, and supporting resource mobilization. By linking data and results to compelling storytelling, and integrating foresight and behavioral science where relevant, the role reinforces multilateralism and showcases the UN’s value add as a trusted partner on the ground.

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