{"id":1927241,"url":"https://alion.io/job/united-nations-development-programme-communications-associate-office-based-open-to-internal-and-external-applicants","title":"Communications Associate (Office Based) [Open to Internal and External applicants]","company":{"id":44322,"name":"United Nations Development Programme","domain":"undp.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/undp","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.25,"repost_share":0.25,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-10-24T06:02:35Z"}},"role":"Communications","role_family":"Communications","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Paramaribo, Suriname"],"countries":["SR"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":33000,"max_usd":74000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":923},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-10-05T18:32:18Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-05","last_verified_at":"2026-10-24T01:08:45Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-24T01:08:45Z","days_open":18,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":18},"description":"Tier Decription\nTier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026\nTier 1: Other UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as “internal” candidates)\nTier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers\nTier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates”\nBackground:\nSuriname's mangrove ecosystems are among the country's most valuable natural assets. Covering nearly 86,000 hectares and accounting for approximately 0.6% of the world's mangrove area (SBB, 2023; FAO, 2023), they provide critical habitat for biodiversity, support fisheries, strengthen climate resilience, and sustain coastal livelihoods and community well-being in areas where nearly 90% of the country's population resides (ABS, 2024). They also provide a foundation for sustainable economic opportunities through tourism, research, education, and other nature-based sectors.\nUNDP has been a key development partner of the Surinamese Government and its people since 1994 and continues to support Suriname through its three broad programmatic areas: Democratic Governance, Social Development, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resource Management. The three programmatic areas are interlinked, integrating nature-based solutions, justice and social services with the engagement of stakeholders that are relevant to all three programmatic areas.\nUNDP in partnership with the European Union has been supporting Suriname in preservation and conservation of mangrove forests, especially through the two phases of the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+) programmes; phase one: from March 2016 to August 2019 and phase 2: 2020- 2023. In 2024, UNDP and EU launched a new initiative Protection, Restoration, and Sustainable Use of Mangrove Forest (PRSUMF) project (2024 to 2027).\nThe PRSUMF project builds on the results achieved in strengthening mangrove protection and conservation by the GCCA+ programme. The PRSUMF project aims to support Suriname in building the resilience of target coastal communities through inclusive, gender-responsive coastal zone management, mangroves conservation, and sustainable use.\nSBB. 2023. Mangrove Monitoring System: Total Mangrove Forest Area per District in Suriname (2023).\nFAO. 2023. The World's Mangroves 2000-2020.\nABS. 2024. Population and Housing Census (Census 9), population distribution by district.\nThe project aims to achieve this objective:\na) By strengthening coordination, legal and strategic frameworks, for integrated coastal zone management, water management, coastal defense, and governance.\nb) By enhancing the meaningful participation of local communities in the co-management of mangroves and Multiple Use Management Areas (MUMAs) and\nc) By increasing sustainable income generation with a focus on women and youth, from mangrove-based value chains such as honey, fisheries, and mangrove ecosystem based-tourism.\nThrough the above approach, the project aims to support mitigation of rising sea levels impact, frequent flooding, and support the country’s population to adapt to climate change by playing a central role in mangrove protection, restoration and sustainable use through nature positive economic activities.\nThe project is implemented through a Project Management Unit (PMU) headed by the Project Manager. The Communications Associate will be part of the project management unit.\nScope of Work:\nThe incumbent will contribute to stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, visibility, and public awareness efforts that support achievement of project outputs and donor communication requirements. S/He will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Suriname. The Communications Associate will also work in close collaboration with the Technical Officer of the PRSUMF project.\nThe Communication Associate will design and implement specific targeted public relations (PR) and media activities highlighting project activities, results and accomplishments, including related products and articles for social media distribution.\nKey functions and responsibilities of the Communication Associate include:\na. Implement and revise the Media/Communication and Visibility Plan as needed:\nMonitor implementation of and periodically update the Project Communication and Visibility Plan based on emerging communication needs, project progress, and donor requirements.\nBased on the Communication and Visibility and Communications Plan, develop a Media/Communication Action Plan and relevant budget in close collaboration with the Project Manager and supporting PMU members.\nDevelop graphic designs for third party production (audiovisual and or print) in support of project branding communication and visibility, in line with UNDP and EU communication guidelines and requirements.\nMaintain and expand the network of project stakeholders and media and maintain regular contact with and provide information to media on project activities and project progress.\nEnsure and monitor visibility through the proper and correct use of logo’s during events, in photo-, audio-, and video productions and on all publication materials, equipment, materials and goods financed by the project as agreed with donors.\nEnsure that the project related information and communication materials are regularly updated on UNDP Suriname website, Facebook page, X and other social media platforms.\nSupport the PRSUMF PMU in the organization and implementation of all project events and facilitate media coverage thereof.\nAdvise and assist Project Manager and other project staff on aspects related to awareness and stakeholder engagement; dialogues and other stakeholder awareness activities.\nb. Lead knowledge management and dissemination:\nPlan and prepare publication of articles, human interest stories, quarterly newsletters, and project results, this includes the gathering of supporting visual, audiovisual material and basic editing for publication.\nLiaise with specific sector specialists and technical resource persons for the development of folders, brochures and presentations and other communication material on climate change, mangrove conservation, sustainable use of mangroves for economic development.\nDevelop and maintain a repository of communication, visibility, and knowledge products, ensuring accessibility and institutional memory for the project.\nc. Support awareness and training activities of the project:\nIn collaboration with project team, Support the design of behaviour-change and awareness campaigns tailored to local communities, women, youth, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholder groups.\nAssist with developing training material in general and specifically for policy makers; coastal communities, entrepreneurs and media professionals.\nEnable the production of video records of project activities and results achieved, as well as provide support for script writing; editing and formatting allowing for multiple media applications of the raw footage that will be captured.\nThe incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.\nInstitutional Arrangement:\nThe Communications Associate will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager of the PRSUMF project and under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative/Head of Office and collaborate closely with the PRSUMF project team and all other CO units.\nCompetencies:\nCore\nAchieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.\nThink Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.\nLearn Continuously LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.\nAdapt with Agility LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.\nAct with Determination LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.\nEngage and Partner LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.\nEnable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination.\nBUSINESS MANAGEMENT\nCommunication\nAbility to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.\nBUSINESS MANAGEMENT\nDigital Awareness and Literacy\nAbility and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.\nBUSINESS MANAGEMENT\nCustomer Satisfaction/Client Management\nAbility to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real stakeholder/ partner’s needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond stakeholder/ partner’s immediate requests. Ability to anticipate stakeholder/ partner’s upcoming needs and concerns.\nDIGITAL\nSocial media\nKnowledge of social media and ability to advise the use of socialmedia for development outcomes.\nCOMMUNICATIONS\nCampaign management\nAbility to develop and implementcommunications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change.\nCOMMUNICATIONS\nPublic relations\nAbility to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public.\nCOMMUNICATIONS\nWriting and editing\nAbility to create and/or edit written content in English and Dutch (Sranan Tongo is considered an asset).\nMinimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA\nMinimum Education requirements & Professional Certificates\nSecondary education is required, OR\nA university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in communications, journalism, advertising, or related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.\nSupplemented by formal training, professional certification, or other verifiable credentials relevant to the assignment.\nMinimum years of relevant work experience\nMinimum of 7 years (with high school diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant communications experience preferably at the national level for Government, NGO’s or International Organizations is required.\nRequired skills\nExperience in office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, knowledge of graphic design, content creation, website content management, and digital communication tools is required.\nDesired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section\nVerifiable experience in branding, producing and publishing information articles, short social media targeted audio and video productions for education and awareness purposes is desired.\nVerifiable experience in social media 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