Communications Associate

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is a voluntary-funded international organization with a presence in over 150 countries, including Nepal. UNFPA is guided by the Programme of Action of the 1994 Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals. Its mission is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

The work of UNFPA is based on the premise that all human beings are entitled to equal rights and protections. We focus on women and young people because these are groups whose ability to exercise their right to sexual and reproductive health is often compromised. Our work is informed by an understanding of population dynamics, human rights and cultural sensitivity.

UNFPA has been operating in Nepal since 1971, partnering with federal, provincial, and local governments, civil society organizations, and development partners to ensure equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services, especially for women, adolescents, and marginalized groups. The current Ninth Country Programme (2023–2027) is aligned with Nepal’s national development priorities, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women CEDAW), the UNFPA Strategic Plan (2022–2025), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 2
Framework (UNSDCF 2023–2027).
UNFPA Nepal’s approach integrates rights-based, gender-transformative strategies and focuses on strengthening health systems, enhancing demand for services among vulnerable populations, mainstreaming gender and population dynamics into development planning, and ensuring timely and effective humanitarian response.

Through its work, UNFPA contributes to building a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient society, leaving no one behind.
Under UNFPA’s mandate to ensure rights and choices for all, communication is a vital instrument to advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights, influence policy, and mobilize action. Through compelling storytelling and strong visual and digital content, communication brings to life UNFPA’s mission to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
High-quality multimedia materials are essential to showcase the realities faced by women, girls and young people, amplify their voices, and document UNFPA’s work in protecting their health, safety and dignity. The Communications team ensures that donor and government contributions are recognized through the creation of engaging and brand-compliant content which include stories, videos, photographs, infographics, reports and visibility materials that highlight impact, foster trust, and advance UNFPA’s global mandate.

Under the direct supervision of Communications Analyst, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

Support the implementation of UNFPA’s communication and visibility plans.

Contribute to the development and application of UNFPA’s branding and visibility guidelines, ensuring consistent use of style and messaging across all documents, materials and platforms.

Collect and draft human-interest stories that highlight UNFPA’s key priorities in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, population and development, and humanitarian response, with field coverage across programme provinces.

Coordinate the production of high-quality multimedia content including photos, videos, and digital materials for use on UNFPA’s social media channels, websites, events, and publications.

Facilitate photo and video storytelling workshops that engage adolescents, youth, and community members to amplify their voices and experiences.

Support field missions, advocacy events, and high-level visits with appropriate communication, documentation and visibility materials.

Prepare text and visuals for UNFPA Nepal’s social media and digital communication platforms.

Design and produce infographics, factsheets, and other visual assets to communicate key results and evidence of impact.
Additional tasks:

Support the organization of capacity-building sessions for project teams, field offices, and implementing partners on communications, storytelling, photography, videography, and brand compliance. • Assist in co-creation sessions that enhance local capacity for content production, ensuring alignment with UNFPA’s tone of voice, brand identity, and mandate to ensure rights and choices for all.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work.
As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.