Junior Communication Officer

Mission and objectives

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System. It serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional, and Country Office levels forms a continuous spectrum of in-depth local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.

The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UN Guiding Principles) is widely recognized as the most authoritative, normative framework guiding efforts to reduce or eliminate the adverse impact of business operations on human rights. Experts have described it as the single most important innovation in promoting sustainable business practices in the last 25 years – a role that is reinforced by its inclusion as one of the Means of Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda).

Context

The UNDP Ethiopia Country Office’s Development Communications and Advocacy Hub (DCAH) seeks a motivated and proactive volunteer to support its dynamic work in Ethiopia. The volunteer program offers graduates and post-graduate-level students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNDP’s development and communications efforts.

The volunteer will engage in diverse tasks across thematic areas, working closely with other units and hub staff and under the guidance of the Team Leader. Through this experience, the volunteer will deepen their understanding of UNDP’s mission, community, and contribution to sustainable development in Ethiopia.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Development Communication and Advocacy Hub (DCAH) Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Contribute to the development of creative and engaging content tailored for digital and social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn), ensuring alignment with organizational branding and messaging.

• Support the production and basic editing of short in-house videos.

• Join programme staff on field trips to take photos and videos.

• Contribute to motion graphics and animation projects using high-tech solutions.

• Assist in editing images/photos and contributing to layout design.

• Help organize and maintain the digital photo archive/library using cloud-based systems like SharePoint and Dropbox for easy access and retrieval.

• Assist in the design, production, and dissemination of visibility and promotional materials.

• Participate in the planning and implementation of communication support for events, field visits, and media engagements.

• Assist in compiling monthly communications dashboards and performance reports, providing recommendations for improvement.

• Perform other activities as advised and assigned by the supervisor to support the team’s objectives.