COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, G5

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. UN-Habitat’s External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI-D) is responsible for strategic planning, programmatic direction and operationalization of UN-Habitat”s focal point role for the New Urban Agenda in the UN system; knowledge management, data and reporting; innovation; resource mobilization; and strategic partnerships. This position is located in the Communications and Media Section located in ERSKI-D at the Nairobi duty station. The Communications and Media Section communicates UN-Habitat’s key messages to stakeholders and partners, creates awareness on urban issues and promotes UN-Habitat’s work and knowledge globally. The post aligns with the broader strategy to make UN-Habitat’s digital platforms more functional, user-friendly, and visually appealing; re-organize advocacy and technical content to raise the profile of UN-Habitat”s work; give visibility to countries and global programmes, as well as support timely web updates for UN-Habitat meetings and conferences. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communication and Media Section, the incumbent will perform the following duties: