Field Communication Assistant

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end”. UNDP/PAPP is a responsive development agency that works together with the Palestinian people to fulfil their aspiration for sustainable human development based on self-determination, equality and freedom.

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end”.

UNDP’s Palestinian Programmatic Framework (PPF) 2023-2025 sets out a vision of “a world in which all Palestinians can enjoy a dignified life and fulfil their own vision of a unified, peaceful and free society”. The PPF is centred around the concept of “Transformative Resilience” and its three elements: a cohesive Palestinian identity, self-reliance, and ownership and leadership. Over the next three years, UNDP/PAPP will build on its experiences and achievements to make critical contributions to the priorities defined by the Palestinian national development plans and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), through interventions in three programmatic priority areas: i) democratic governance and quality services; ii) inclusive economic
opportunities; iii) sustainable natural resources management.

This UNV assignment is part of the UNDP/PAPP Communication Unit team, to support UNDP’s emergency response and early recovery efforts in Gaza. The role involves enhancing awareness of UNDP/PAPP among its partners, the media, and the public, while positioning the Office as a leader in key emergency response, early recovery, and development areas.

Under the direct supervision of Head of Communication Unit and in matrix with the Head of the UNDP Gaza Office, the Field Communication Assistant will be responsible for:
o Assist the communications associate in drafting feature stories, social media content, press releases, speeches, and talking points, in alignment with the overall communication plan and objectives.
o Assist with the coordination of communication-related activities, providing logistical support for events, campaigns, and field visits, including in-field coordination.
o Support the creation of visually engaging materials that highlight UNDP/PAPP interventions in Gaza.
o Assist in preparing multimedia content for online platforms, including videos and infographics.
o Translate communication materials accurately and contextually between Arabic and English, in addition to providing interpretation during media interviews and field visits.
o Conduct daily monitoring of media coverage and social media mentions related to UNDP and provide regular updates to the Head of Communications.
o Support the collection and documentation of project-specific information, related to communication activities and highlighting success stories and lessons learned.
o Assist in the implementation of activities, initiatives, and programmes designed to increase public awareness of the UNDP and access to its informational and promotional materials.
o Regularly provide information to facilitate the updating of the UNDP/PAPP corporate website and intranet.
o Capture high-quality photos and videos from the field as needed.
o Perform other duties within the functional profile as assigned by the supervisor