Communications Associate

The UN Development Programme is the lead UN agency fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in more than 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

In the Pacific, UNDP provides regional and country support to ten countries (Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) and regional support to five countries (Cook Islands, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tokelau), together with a total population of 2.4 million.

UNDP is guided by a Sub-regional Programme Document for the Pacific Island Countries and Territories 2018-2022, which in turn contributes to the achievement of an overarching UN system-wide Pacific Strategy. The Programme is shaped to assist countries to advance the global 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda tailored to each country's priorities, through focus on data, policy prioritization, participatory planning, and budgeting and monitoring - and with accelerated action to meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNDP seeks to target the most vulnerable i.e. people experiencing hardship, the marginalized living in remote rural areas, those who are vulnerable to climate and disaster risks, as well as women and youth excluded from socio-political and economic participation. UNDP adheres to an inclusive, pro-poor and human rights-based approaches that leverage cross-practice, multi-disciplinary expertise of UNDP.

The UN Development Programme is the lead UN agency fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in more than 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

In partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund and the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UNDP has developed the Pacific Digital Economy Programme (PDEP), the region’s flagship initiative for inclusive digital transformation, implemented jointly by, with strategic support from Australia (DFAT), New Zealand (MFAT), and the European Union.

Launched in 2021 and now active in 11 Pacific Island Countries, PDEP supports countries to build inclusive, secure, and resilient digital economies. PDEP promotes digitally-enabled services, inclusive regulation, financial inclusion, and digital upskilling—especially for women, youth, MSMEs, and remote communities.

Under the direct supervision of the UNCDF Pacific Communications Officer, the UN Volunteer Communications Associate will undertake the following tasks:

Content Creation and Management: Develop engaging content for digital platforms, including social media posts, blogs, and newsletters, to promote the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP) and its objectives.

Graphic Design: Design visually appealing materials such as infographics, posters, presentations, pamphlets, and publications to support programme advocacy and awareness campaigns, ensuring alignment with UNDP and UNCDF branding guidelines.

Social Media Management: Monitor PICAP’s social media accounts, including content scheduling, audience engagement, and analytics reporting to enhance programme visibility and impact.

Event Support: Assist in organizing and promoting events, workshops, and community outreach activities, including logistics coordination, promotional material preparation, and post-event reporting.

Cultural Sensitivity: Adapt communication approaches to align with Pacific cultural contexts, ensuring respect for local traditions and social dynamics in all materials and interactions.