Associate Communication Officer

OVERVIEW
**Post Number**: CPE 017
**Grade**: P-1 / P-2
**Parent Sector**: Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE)
**Duty Station**: Paris
**Job Family**: Public Information
**Type of contract**: Fixed Term
**Duration of contract**: 2 years, renewable
**Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)**: 22-SEP-2025
**UNESCO Core Values**: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the authority of the Director of the Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) and the direct supervision of the Senior Communication Officer in charge of Strategic Planning, the Associate Communication Officer contributes to the coordination, planning and implementation of communications activities in the Division. The role emphasizes activities and projects at the field level, ensuring timely information flow on activities in field offices, with a view to maximize the planning and visibility of UNESCO activities on the ground. S/He contributes to the planning, coordination and assessment of UNESCO campaigns and engagement events. S/He collaborates closely with coordination officers, colleagues at Headquarters and in the field, supporting campaigns, engagement events, and providing critical administrative backstopping.
**S/He will in particular**: Long Description
1. Coordination
Assist with the overall management and strategic planning of the Communications and Public Engagement Division (CPE) communication activities.
Facilitate the collection of inputs and contributions from Sectors and Divisions across the Organization, with a particular focus on field offices activities.
Liaise with communication officers on the ground to collect information, stories, testimonies of beneficiaries and content for the use by the press, digital content and other teams in CPE.
Support the internal coordination of the Communications and Public Engagement Division to enhance the operational efficiency and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
2. Backstopping
In coordination with the Associate Coordination Officer, organize and facilitate the administrative work of the Division, supervising junior administrative assistants, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and established deadlines.
Monitor work progress, identify priorities and concerns and report to the Director.
Provide management and administrative support related to the Division's budget, procurement and contracts (temporary staff, interns, long-term agreements, service... ).
Assist in establishing and revising Regular Programme workplans and managing extrabudgetary funds.
Ensure full compliance of administrative and financial processes in liaison with relevant UNESCO entities.
3. Content input and updating
Contribute to the preparation and production of content for the website, social media, the calendar of events and other communication channels, based on collected information.
Provide technical assistance for the websites and social media, notably by updating contents such as texts, translations and illustrations when needed.
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4. Monitoring & Communications support
Produce documentation and analysis for the elaboration of evidence-based corporate results reports.
Provide documentation and analysis on the monitoring and implementation of UNESCO's communication.
Contribute to data analysis for decision-making and produce updated information about relevant trends, best practices, and innovations in the field of strategic planning.
5. Internal Communications
Develop and produce internal and external basic information materials about UNESCO's main activities, to foster a common culture within the Organization, sharing common knowledge of activities led at the Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) level in headquarters and in the field.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of communication, public administration, international relations, languages or related fields.
A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of communication, of which preferably one (1) year acquired at international level.
Proven experience in coordinating, planning and implementing communication activities, project management, or administrative support.
Experience in producing website updates or event-related content.
Skills and Competencies
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a proven capacity to manage competing prior