Public Information Officer (Publishing Officer)

LocationADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

Posted4w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is hiring a Public Information Officer (Publishing Officer) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to produce and disseminate UN publications. Compensation and work schedule not specified.

Role: Public Information Officer (Publishing Officer)
Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Location: ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Publishing Officer will ensure the implementation of publishing and information programs to support priority issues and major events, produce or oversee the end-to-end production of United Nations publications, and promote the dissemination of UN publications.

What you'll do

Ensure implementation of publishing and information programs
Produce or oversee the end-to-end production of United Nations publications
Promote the dissemination of UN publications
Prepare initial drafts of content for UN publications
Initiate and sustain professional relationships with key constituencies
Collect and analyze publishing-related data

What it takes

Advanced university degree in publishing, graphic design, visual communication design, print and media technology, Digital publishing, desktop publishing, industrial design, multimedia design (with emphasis on publication design), or related field
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in publication production, graphic design, desktop publishing, editorial production, print production or digital publishing
Experience using professional desktop publishing software, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience producing reports, books or other publications from manuscript to final print-ready and digital formats
Experience producing accessible digital publications and interactive PDF publications
Experience working with international organizations or large publishing environments

What you'll bring

Knowledge of and proven ability to produce digital publications with interactive contentCreative approach to visual and/or multimedia presentation of informationProven analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-makingExperience using professional desktop publishing softwareExperience in publication production

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Is the job remote?

The job is not remote; it is in-office.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified in the job posting.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced degree in publishing or related field, five years of experience in publication production, and experience using professional desktop publishing software.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of September 17, 2026.

How to apply

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

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