Strategic Communications Assistant
UNIDIR is an autonomous United Nations research institute for disarmament, arms control and international security. It currently operates AI-governance research and digital policy tools, including the AI Policy Portal and its Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security.
Investors
About United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
Established by the United Nations General Assembly, UNIDIR conducts independent research, convenes policy dialogue and develops transparency-oriented tools for Member States and other stakeholders. Its work spans disarmament and international security, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, science and technology, and weapons governance.
Skills
About the Role
You will develop social media and communications materials, manage the project webpage, coordinate digital analytics, support interactive tools and virtual meetings, maintain databases, and create project presentations, briefs, and promotional materials.
Requirements
- University degree in international relations, political science, history, Middle East studies, international law, or a related field
- At least three years of communications or related experience
- Organization and coordination skills
- Proficiency with office, spreadsheet, and database software
- Skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Skills in WordPress, Squarespace, Drupal, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, graphic design, web development, Adobe Creative Suite, iMovie, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google AdWords
- Proven ability to grow social audiences using measurable strategies
- Fluency in English
Responsibilities
- Develop social media strategy and in-house communications products
- Manage and update the project webpage
- Coordinate digital analytics and impact analysis
- Support the development of online interactive tools
- Support virtual meetings
- Update and maintain team databases
- Produce presentations, briefs, promotional booklets, and project materials
- Perform other duties requested by the supervisor