Communications Manager - Brand and Design
New York City
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: New York City
- Grade: Mid level - ICSC-10
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Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Managerial positions
- Marketing (Digital, Advertisement, Brand, Promotion)
- Closing Date: 2025-11-30
General Information
Job Highlight
The incumbent of this position will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
About the Region
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) unites the New York Portfolios, including the Peace and Security team (PSC); the Geneva Office; and the Vienna-based Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) teams, to maximize global impact, foster efficiencies and streamline global programmes. Leveraging our collective expertise and networks, GPO supports UNOPS' strategic priorities and the SDGs across over 130 countries. We deliver project management, fund management, advisory services, project implementation, and HR services, working closely with major global partners. Our thematic focus includes sustainable development, climate action, health, peace & security, and humanitarian action.
About the Country/Multi-Country Office
Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO
Job Specific Context
UNOPS has signed an agreement with the UN Digital Cooperation Multi-Partner Trust Fund (Administered by UNDP MPTFO) to implement the project activities for the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET).
The UNODET was established on 1 January 2025, with a mandate to: (a) advise the senior leadership of the United Nations on key trends in technology, so as to guide the strategic approach taken by the Organization on such issues; (b) serve as advocate and focal point for digital cooperation, through engagement with Member States, the technology industry, civil society and other stakeholders; (c) facilitate multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on digital and emerging technologies; (d) strengthen system-wide coordination within and across the United Nations system on digital and emerging technologies; (e) support the follow-up and implementation of the Global Digital Compact (A/RES/79/1 Annex 1).
Through the Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, UNODET also leads the implementation of the Secretary-General's vision on digital cooperation by working closely with various UN entities and multi-stakeholder groups, facilitating dialogue to accelerate global digital cooperation, seizing on the opportunities that are presented by technology – while mitigating the risks – so that progress towards achieving the Goals by 2030 can be made collectively, as well as carrying out other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General, including follow up actions from the Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation and the report "Our Common Agenda".
Role Purpose
Under the supervision of the Senior Communication Manager, the incumbent will contribute to developing visual materials and communication strategies that strengthen ODET’s brand, amplify its initiatives, and promote collaboration among global stakeholders.
Functions / Key Results Expected
- Branding, Identity and Aesthetic Direction:
Support the development of ODET’s branding in accordance with the branding guidelines of the United Nations.
Support ODET’s projects in developing their branding.
Collaborate with other communications personnel to develop and maintain ODET’s brand guidelines.
Create standardized templates and visual branding materials that ensure consistency across both external and internal communications.
Work with all team members to ensure a consistent use of communications materials.
- Strategic Communications
Support the implementation of ODET’s communications strategy and workplans under the guidance of the Communications Lead.
Contribute to positioning ODET’s initiatives through engaging, brand-consistent messaging and design.
Identify opportunities to strengthen ODET’s visibility and ensure alignment with UN communication standards and priorities.
- Content and Campaign Development
Manage the design and production of written, visual, and digital materials, including reports, web content, and multimedia campaigns.
Coordinate the rollout of cohesive communication campaigns that amplify ODET’s work across digital and traditional channels.
Ensure coherence and quality of messaging across all ODET platforms.
Develop narratives and visual assets that convey ODET’s impact and thought leadership.
- Asset Development:
Design visual reports, templates for social media posts and presentations to support ODET’s communication objectives.
Work closely with other communications personnel to create visually appealing and impactful content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
Assist the Communications Lead in adapting visual content for various platforms, optimizing designs for different formats and audiences.
Develop infographics, charts, videos, and data visualizations that communicate complex policy information and data insights in an accessible and engaging way.
- Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
Conduct quarterly reviews of ODET’s communications materials (social media, reports, presentations) to ensure consistent branding and application of visual identity across all channels.
Monitor communication metrics, engagement data, and feedback.
Use analytics to inform content decisions and continuously refine strategies.
- Coordination and Capacity Building
Coordinate with communications focal points in ODET’s offices (New York, Geneva, Valencia).
Build internal capacity for digital storytelling, branding, and outreach.
Liaise with UN communications teams and partner organizations to ensure alignment with system-wide priorities.
Skills
Competencies
Education Requirements
Required:
- Master’s degree or equivalent preferably in Communications, International Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in Communications, International Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field with 7 years of relevant experience
Desired:
- Certification or coursework in digital media analytics, AI policy communication, or campaign design.
Experience Requirements
Required:
Relevant experience is defined as experience in communications, public affairs, or digital engagement, preferably within an international or multilateral organization.
Ability to develop, architect and implement aligned design and branding across multiple communications channels.
Experience in developing and introducing innovative communication strategies in the public sector.
Experience using design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc., to create digital content.
Desired:
Experience in digital governance, technology policy, or managing communications in complex institutional settings.
Experience in events management and coordination.
Language Requirements
| Language | Proficiency Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Required |
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
- Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- For more details about the contract types, please click here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.