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Communications Assistant

LocationAddis Ababa, National
SetupOn-site
LevelEntry
Posted2d ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is hiring a Communications Assistant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to support communication strategies and campaigns. The role involves media monitoring, content creation, and strategic partnerships. No specific compensation is mentioned, and the position is in-office.

Role
Communications Assistant
Organization
UNECA - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Location
Addis Ababa, National
Work setup
On-site
Level
Entry
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

The Communications Assistant at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa will support the implementation of communication strategies to raise awareness and engage target audiences. The role involves monitoring and analyzing media, drafting narratives, creating content, and developing communications products. The assistant will also coordinate strategic communications partnerships and assist in outreach campaigns.

What you'll do

  • Support implementation activities for communication strategies
  • Provide support with the monitoring, analysis and reporting of traditional, digital and social media
  • Support drafting narratives and messaging for different channels and platforms
  • Support the creation of compelling content that is optimized to reach target audiences
  • Support the development of communications products
  • Support the development and implementation of impactful communications campaigns

What it takes

  • High school diploma required
  • 7 years of experience in communications or related fields
  • Knowledge of strategic communications principles
  • Skills in digital production and dissemination tools
  • Ability to develop creative content
  • Fluency in English required; French, Amharic, Arabic, or Chinese desirable

What you'll bring

Support implementation activities for communication strategiesProvide support with the monitoringanalysis and reporting of traditionaldigital and social mediaSupport drafting narratives and messaging for different channels and platformsSupport the creation of compelling content that is optimized to reach target audiences

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a high school diploma, 7 years of experience in communications, knowledge of strategic communications principles, skills in digital production and dissemination tools, and the ability to develop creative content. Fluency in English is required, and fluency in French, Amharic, Arabic, or Chinese is desirable.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the United Nations recruitment platform.

Is the position remote?

The position is in-office.

How to apply

Apply directly on UNECA - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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