Communications Assistant

The UNV’s assignment is to support the UNCG, specifically in organizing a joint event with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to commemorate 80 years of the UN and 70 years of the UN-Sri Lanka Partnership. The UNV will also support other joint communication initiatives, linked to the UNCG strategy and workplan.

• Support the UNCG in organizing a high-level event to mark 80 years of the United Nations and 70 years of Sri Lanka’s membership in the UN.
• Liaise with the contracted event management company to facilitate event planning, logistics and implementation.
• Support in the UN’s engagement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other Government counterparts to facilitate required approvals and protocol arrangements.
• Contribute to the preparation of communications materials for the event, including visibility products.
• Support post-event communications and visibility, including social media content, web stories and other materials highlighting the UN–Sri Lanka partnership.
• Produce content, including UNPlugged videos and social media posts, for joint UN communication products, including for hallmark observances.
• Coordinate the production of joint UN visibility materials.
• Support in organizing a staff commemoration for UN Day.
• Other duties, related to joint communication activities, as assigned.