Overview

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a skilled Communications Specialist to join the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat in a home-based, full-time role. This position offers professionals in communications, digital media, and design an opportunity to contribute to global development efforts and support the acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Responsibilities

Managing digital communications, visual branding, and multimedia content production.
Overseeing online engagement, media relationships, graphic design production, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Maintaining and strengthening the Fund’s presence across digital platforms.
Coordinating the creation and publishing of daily content, including text, images, videos, and HTML.
Building relationships with partners to expand reach and increase traffic to digital platforms.
Producing high-quality communication materials for print, social media, and multimedia platforms.
Designing engaging visual elements for websites, newsletters, and campaigns.
Creating infographics, reports, brochures, posters, and other visual materials.
Editing short videos and multimedia content for campaigns and social media.
Developing multimedia assets such as infographics, animations, and videos.
Leading design projects from concept to final production.
Managing external vendors and coordinating with internal teams.
Supporting knowledge management across the UN system by identifying and sharing best practices, supporting knowledge-sharing networks, and advising staff on communication strategies.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, or a related field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with additional qualifying experience.
At least 5 years of experience in communications with a Master’s degree, or 7 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in designing communications strategies and campaigns, writing and editing articles and multimedia content, managing social media storytelling, and coordinating with designers, developers, and multimedia specialists.
Experience using digital platforms and software tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and web-based management systems.
Experience working within the United Nations system, knowledge of Drupal or other web management platforms, and experience collaborating with private sector partners are desirable.
Fluency in English is required.

Location

Global (Home-Based, linked to New York, United States)

How to Apply

APPLY HERE: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/32302

Deadline

17 March 2026