Communications Assistant (UNDP Papua New Guinea)

About the role

The Communications Assistant will support UNDP Papua New Guinea’s Communications Team in creating and sharing high‑quality audiovisual and digital content that highlights the Programme’s work and impact across the country.

Key responsibilities

• Produce video, photography, reels, social‑media cards and other digital assets for UNDP PNG’s Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok channels.
• Travel to project sites to capture field footage, conduct interviews and gather stories from partners and beneficiaries.
• Assist with media outreach, including drafting press releases, media advisories and coordinating interviews.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for communications events, field missions and outreach activities.

Required profile

• Secondary education required; a university degree in Arts, Communications, Journalism or related fields is considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Papua New Guinea for field coverage and storytelling.

Required skills

• Video production and editing.
• Photography and visual storytelling.
• Social‑media content creation and management (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok).
• Basic interview techniques and story‑pitching.