Media and Communications Specialist

UNESCO is seeking a Media and Communications Specialist (Consultant) to support the organization’s strategic communication efforts at its Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand. This high-impact advisory role involves leading and implementing innovative media strategies to increase UNESCO’s visibility across the Asia-Pacific region. The assignment will span 7 to 11 months, with work based at UNESCO Bangkok.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on the design, development, and monitoring of communication strategies aligned with UNESCO’s goals and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
• Develop speeches, talking points, op-eds, and media materials for the Regional Director and Bangkok office, ensuring consistency with UNESCO’s messaging.
• Oversee digital content creation and ensure high-quality updates to UNESCO’s website and social media channels.
• Lead external communication efforts, build media relations, and represent UNESCO Communications in regional UN coordination platforms.
• Strengthen the communication capacity of UNESCO staff and country offices through training and mentorship.
• Design and implement digital and multimedia strategies, including the development of new promotional products and branded content.
• Organize and support advocacy events such as Global MIL Week, International Day for Universal Access to Information, and World Press Freedom Day.
• Monitor political and reputational risks across the Mekong region and advise on communication positioning accordingly.
• Produce monthly reports detailing deliverables and completed communications tasks.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in communications, journalism, or public relations, with significant experience in strategic advisory roles.
• Proven ability to develop high-level media content and manage complex communications projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with the UN system or international organizations, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of another UNESCO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
• Familiarity with UNESCO’s work on freedom of expression, MIL, digital transformation, and communication policy is highly desirable.

Deadline: 12 August 2025

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