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Associate Communications Officer

LocationNouakchott, Mauritania
Posted3d ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Nouakchott, Mauritania, is hiring an Associate Communications Officer to contribute to the implementation of communications strategies and campaigns.

Role
Associate Communications Officer
Organization
United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)
Location
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

The Associate Communications Officer will contribute to the implementation of communications strategies, drafting narratives and messaging, media mapping, and the development of media lines, among other duties.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to gathering insights and analysis from traditional, social, and digital media monitoring
  • Contribute to the implementation of communications strategies
  • Contribute to drafting narratives and messaging
  • Contribute to media mapping and media outreach
  • Contribute to the development of media lines
  • Contribute to the planning and coordination of press conferences, briefings, and media events

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field
  • Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating ability to develop and implement communications strategies
  • Experience in managing digital communication platforms, including content production
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with journalists, media organizations, and communication networks
  • Experience developing and implementing communication campaigns in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience in graphic design, photography, and video production and the use of relevant tools

What you'll bring

Strategic communications principles and practicesDigital designContent production for websites and social mediaBuilding and maintaining relationships with journalists and media organizationsDeveloping and implementing communication campaignsData visualization tools

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field, and at least two years of progressively responsible experience in developing and implementing communications strategies.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=286191&languageCd=ENG.

Is the job remote?

The job is not remote; it is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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