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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's in communication or related field or a first-level degree plus 2 years of experience. Knowledge of strategic communications, social innovation, and English is required.
  • You will implement communications strategies, create content, analyze media, develop partnerships, support advocacy campaigns, and monitor performance for impactful outreach.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Applicants to positions at this level who have an advanced university degree in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. For applicants who have a first level university degree, two additional years of qualifying work experience is required. Knowledge of social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and social benefit endeavors, concepts as well as practices is required. Knowledge of strategic communications principles and practices is required. Ability to draft and tailor clear messages for diverse audiences is desirable. Skills to conduct research such as systematic data collection and analysis of information from various sources is desirable.
  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required.

Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Communications Officer is responsible for conducting a wide range of tasks. The ACO will be assisting with the implementation of communications strategies, monitoring, digital communications and campaigns, and overseeing content production, and analytics, outreach and advocacy, as well as reporting and talking point as well as other technical communications activities. Responsibilities: Assist in the implementation of communications strategies to raise awareness, drive engagement, demonstrate the entity’s impact, and build support with target audiences. Assist in the monitoring and analysis of traditional, social, and digital media, media mapping and activities fostering relationships with media outlets. Support the development of talking points, press releases and media lines, including in crisis situations and on sensitive issues. Assist in the drafting and production of compelling digital and social media content, including videography, photography, web stories, reports, and infographics. Create and moderate engaging and platform-optimized content, including live content, tailored for social media and other digital platforms to advance digital communications priorities and campaigns work. Draft and disseminate internal communications content across relevant platforms. Assist in developing and implementing communications campaigns that engage and have measurable impact with target audiences through appropriate channels and platforms. Assist the development and coordination of strategic communications partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to reach target audiences and maximize impact. Assist in delivering in-person outreach and advocacy strategies and campaigns to engage target audiences and advance UN priorities. Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Contribute to the execution of research methodologies to monitor, analyse, and report on risks to information integrity across online and/or offline information sources. Keep abreast of the latest trends in communications and maintain expertise in relevant and emerging technologies. Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and discreet handling of sensitive information in compliance with the UN data privacy, security requirements, and standards. Monitor, analyse and report on communications strategies, approaches, and activities to assess their performance and impact. Assist the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of digital media to evaluate impact and inform content creation.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Communications Officer.

What organization is hiring for this position?

The position is with the United Nations.

What team will the Assistant Communications Officer be part of?

The Assistant Communications Officer will be part of the Social Innovation Special Projects Team (SISPT) in the Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS).

Who does the Assistant Communications Officer report to?

The incumbent reports to the Team Leader of SISPT.

What are some key responsibilities of the Assistant Communications Officer?

Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of communications strategies, monitoring media, developing content, and supporting outreach and advocacy efforts.

Is professional work experience required for this position?

Applicants with an advanced university degree are not required to have professional work experience, while those with a first-level degree need two additional years of qualifying experience.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or a related field is required. A first-level university degree may be accepted with qualifying experience.

What languages are required for this position?

English is required, and knowledge of French is also beneficial since it is one of the working languages of the United Nations.

Is this position temporary?

Yes, this position is temporarily available until 31 October 2026, with the possibility of an extension.

Are female candidates encouraged to apply?

Yes, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Does the United Nations charge a fee during the recruitment process?

No, the United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

What is the work environment like at the United Nations?

The United Nations aims to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that respects mutual respect and provides equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.

Are there opportunities for professional development within this role?

While this is a temporary assignment, it may provide a successful applicant with opportunities to gain new work experience within the United Nations context.

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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community

The business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers and advocates for workplace equality.

Technology
Industry
11-50
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

myGwork is the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Our mission is to make the workplace more inclusive for all by providing individual users and partner organizations access to a wide eco-system of services, including job opportunities, training, mentoring, employer branding, and free community events. Joining the platform is free for individual members, which supports myGwork’s goal of ensuring that the platform's benefits are as accessible and as far-reaching as possible. Corporate members get a tailored service, with carefully curated product packages to help them achieve all their DE&I goals. myGwork organizes two annual events, WorkFair – the largest virtual global career fair for the LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates and students, and WorkPride – a week-long global conference for the LGBTQ+ business community and allies during Pride Month. The company also recently launched the myGwork Academy, delivering practical and relevant LGBTQ+ training education to help create inclusive workplaces for all.