Communications Associate

Effective communication is integral to UNDP's work, helping to communicate development results and impact, strengthen partnerships, raise public awareness and engage diverse audiences around sustainable development priorities. The Communications Associate will provide day-to-day support to UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina's communications function across programmes, projects and corporate initiatives. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the UNDP Communications focal point, the UN Volunteer will contribute to content development and storytelling, social media and digital communications, website content, visual and multimedia production, event communications and other outreach activities, working closely with programme and project teams.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the UNDP Communications focal point, the Communications Associate will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the day-to-day implementation of UNDP communication activities, plans and campaigns;
• Draft, edit, proofread and adapt communication content, including social media posts, website stories, news articles, newsletters, briefs and other outreach materials;
• Support the identification and development of human-interest stories and other compelling content showcasing UNDP results, impact and the people behind its work;
• Prepare, adapt and schedule content for UNDP social media channels and support their day-to-day management;
• Update UNDP's website, including preparing, formatting, uploading and publishing web content;
• Support the development and adaptation of visual communication materials, including social media cards, infographics, event and campaign materials, presentations and other digital and print products, in line with UNDP branding guidelines;
• Support the production of video and multimedia content, including filming, editing, subtitling and adapting content for different digital platforms;
• Provide photography and video support for UNDP events, field visits and project activities, and assist with the basic editing and organization of multimedia assets;
• Support communications and visibility activities for campaigns, conferences, workshops, launches, field visits and other UNDP events and project activities;
• Liaise with programme and project colleagues, under the guidance of the supervisor, to gather information, results, stories, photographs, videos and other materials for communications purposes;
• Help ensure that communication products comply with UNDP corporate branding and relevant donor and partner visibility requirements, and support the organization and maintenance of communication materials and digital assets;
• Support monitoring of social media and website performance and compilation of basic communication analytics and contribute to other communication and outreach activities as required.

Expected results
The Communications Assistant's support will contribute to:
• Timely and effective implementation of UNDP communication activities, plans and campaigns;
• Regular, engaging and audience-appropriate content across UNDP digital communication channels;
• Increased capacity to develop quality editorial, visual and multimedia communications content;
• Timely and accurate updating of UNDP web content;
• Effective communications and visibility support for programmes, projects, campaigns and events;
• Consistent application of UNDP branding and relevant donor and partner visibility requirements;
• Improved organization and accessibility of communication and multimedia assets.