Public Information Officer (Reporting and Communications), P3

• Establish and maintain a reporting system within the country, draft and distribute regular reports on the humanitarian situation, and ensure information flow and analysis of developments in the country and region.
• Implement information programmes to publicise priority issues and major events, including drafting strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring progress, and analysing outcomes.
• Monitor and analyse current events, public opinion, and press coverage; identify issues and trends; advise management on appropriate responses.
• Produce or oversee production of various information communications products such as press releases, articles, speeches, brochures, and audio-visual materials, including research, drafting, editing, and coordinating approvals and distribution.
• Promote media coverage through press conferences, releases, interviews, seminars, and other activities; develop media strategies and action plans; conduct media outreach; and analyse the impact of coverage.
• Prepare drafts for UN newsletters, reports, and books based on official documentation and other sources.
• Develop and implement strategic communications and visibility activities for the OCHA Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund, coordinate communications and visibility requirements for partners in Kenya, Mozambique, and Uganda, and provide guidance to partners and junior staff.

• An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, or a related field is required.
• Experience in crisis communications is required.
• Experience with current and emerging digital media platforms and technologies is required.
• Humanitarian field experience in emergency situations is desirable.
• Experience in the Southern and Eastern Africa region is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 20 November 2026.