Communication Specialist – Publications & Design at UNOPS, Switzerland

Deadline: 5 April 2016

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication Specialist in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Communication Specialist will be responsible for managing publication development, design and content creation to ensure timely, relevant and compelling SUN Country experience capture and communication across the SUN Movement.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Communication Specialist will perform the following functions-

• Expertly executing and managing all SUN Movement Secretariat publications.
• Working with an external provider, establish design templates for the full suite of SUN Movement publications which can be adapted based on the communication and learning requirements of countries in the SUN Movement.
• Liaising with relevant teams in the SUN Movement Secretariat and amongst the SUN Networks, project manage the delivery of major publication projects such as the SUN Movement Annual Progress Report, In Practice Briefs and Movement wide knowledge products.
• Liaise with the SUN Movement Secretariat Tri-lingual Communication Officer to ensure all publications and communication materials are produced in English, French and Spanish, with occasional design in Portuguese, Russian and Arabic.
• Provide dedicated publication support to the SUN Movement Secretariat for key high level meetings such as meetings of the SUN Movement Lead Group and SUN Movement Global Gathering.
• Provide timely brand and design solutions for the SUN Movement Secretariat.
• Working with Adobe Creative Suite, manage and develop the brand assets of the SUN Movement Secretariat and propose new design solutions to maximize external recognition.
• Propose and develop innovative info-graphics and communications solutions for helping to communicate challenging concepts to SUN Country stakeholders.
• Provide ad-hoc design support for SUN Countries.
• Working with Communication and Digital Media Advisor, propose and develop designs for the SUN Movement website and for social media engagement (Face book, Twitter, You Tube).
• Review SUN Movement Secretariat communication guidelines and templates regarding – latest news, social media, blogs, letterheads, PowerPoint, business cards, ensuring the consistency of branding use across the Secretariat.
• Liaise with external providers on major design work as required.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• Master’s Degree in Communications or related area is required.
• An advanced degree in Marketing will be highly desirable.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively relevant experience with exceptional communication skills.
• Knowledge of UNOPS Procurement Rules and Regulations.
• Fluency in English (both oral and written at the level of Mother Tongue) is required.
• Fluency in French or Spanish is desirable.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, please visit UNOPS.