United Nations University Communications Officer

The UNU is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training and dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, its member states and peoples. It serves as an academic arm for the United Nations system, contributes to capacity building particularly in developing countries, and serves as a platform for new and creative ideas and dialogue. In addition to the UNU Centre (Headquarters) located in Tokyo, UNU has already established fifteen Research and Training Centres/Programmes worldwide.

The Communications Officer, reporting to the Head of Communications, will be responsible for a wide range of communication activities such as media relations, event management and online communication in close cooperation with communication teams at UNU institutes and programs located around the world.

Qualifications: MA Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Humanities.

Experience: Professional experience in research communications, journalism and/or event management, familiar with social media platforms and good networking with national and international media.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills with fluency in English. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages would be an asset.

Applications from suitably qualified women candidates and those from developing countries are particularly encouraged.

CLOSING DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2012

Please visit http://unu.edu/about/hr for the full job description, requirements and application procedure.