Communications Specialist position at the United Nations Development Programme
By: The United Nations Development Programme 1Last update:
Applicant criteria
NationalitySyria
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job Type
- Full time
Job FieldsMedia, Editing, and Translation Jobs
Opportunity FieldMedia and Journalism
Job locationSyria
Deadline2026-05-29
Opportunity description
Communications and Advocacy Specialist position with the United Nations Development Programme in Syria 2026 offers a distinguished professional opportunity to work in the fields of strategic communication, media, and advocacy within a UN program supporting recovery and development in Syria. The position provides the opportunity to work with international teams, UN partners, and civil society organizations to develop media campaigns, manage communications, and prepare content and publications within a professional multicultural environment.
Benefits
- Working with the United Nations within an international recovery and development program.
- Gaining international experience in strategic communication and advocacy.
- Participating in major media campaigns and UN projects.
- Working with UN agencies and international and local organizations.
- Developing skills in digital media, public relations, and content management.
- A multicultural work environment.
- Opportunity to build a wide professional network.
Duties & responsibilities
- Developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies.
- Preparing media campaigns and digital content.
- Managing publications, reports, and newsletters.
- Building relationships with media outlets, partners, and donors.
- Preparing stories and articles related to projects.
- Supporting advocacy campaigns and public communication efforts.
- Organizing press conferences, events, and meetings.
- Documenting best practices and lessons learned.
Eligibility criteria
- A Master’s degree in Media, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field with 5 years of experience.
- Or a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in communication, advocacy, and public relations.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Experience in designing content, presentations, and infographics using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic, written and spoken.
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