Mission and objectivesThe United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) supports the successful implementation of its partnersโ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS provides technical services in infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources. In India, UNOPS works in close collaboration with UN agencies, governments, donors, and implementing partners to deliver projects that improve public service delivery, strengthen institutional capacity, and enhance sustainable development outcomes. The communications Unit plays a vital role in amplifying the impact of these projects by ensuring visibility, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advocacy.
ContextThe UN Volunteer will support the Communications Unit in delivering impactful communication initiatives that showcase UNOPS Indiaโs contribution to national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. This role will involve content creation, media outreach, and engagement with diverse stakeholders to enhance the visibility of UNOPSโ work in India.
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Communications Associate, the UN University Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: โข Support the preparation, editing, and dissemination of multimedia content (including success stories, videos, case studies, and social media posts) highlighting UNOPS projects in India. โข Assist in maintaining and regularly updating the UNOPS India website and social media channels, ensuring alignment with UNOPS branding and communications guidelines. โข Contribute to the design and implementation of communications campaigns, including those linked to UN International Days and project milestones. โข Maintain and update contact databases for media, civil society, government, and development partners to ensure effective outreach. โข Support the organisation of events, workshops, field visits, and press briefings, including logistical and communication-related tasks. โข Assist in monitoring media coverage and producing periodic visibility reports. โข Undertake basic research on communications trends, audience engagement, and stakeholder analysis. โข Provide writing and editorial support for reports, project briefs, and knowledge products. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: โข Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); โข Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; โข Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; โข Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; โข Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; โข Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible
Competencies and valuesโข Communication โข Creativity โข Planning and Organizing โข Professionalism โข Technological Awareness โข Teamwork โข Commitment to Continuous Learning โข Integrity
Living conditions and remarksNew Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region is a large and bustling metropolis of some 14 million people undergoing rapid changes. The capital city is an administrative, cultural and commercial center with modern amenities and well connected by air. It is a safe place with large expatriate community drawn from embassies, UN agencies, MNCs and foreign businesses. It has short moderate winter and long hot summer. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions