Communications and Digital Engagement Officer
SDR 2,146 - 2,683 per monthPosted 9 days ago
Closes in 24 days
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947 and owned and governed by its 27 country and territory members. SPC works across more than 25 sectors and is known for its knowledge and innovation in fisheries science, public health, geoscience and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The Geoscience Energy and Maritime (GEM) Division provides advice, technical assistance, research and training support to Pacific Island countries and territories.
About the role
The Communications and Digital Engagement Officer delivers digital content, graphic design, video production, website updates and communications support for the Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program (PHWP) within the GEM Division. The role works under the direction of the Communications Advisor and supports programme communications priorities through content production, digital publishing, events support and communications coordination aligned with SPC and GEM standards. Work spans digital communications and social media management, stakeholder engagement and visibility with member governments, partners and UN agencies, and contributing communications inputs to quarterly and annual reporting. The officer also provides capacity-building support to programme staff, including hands-on training for NDMO staff on video, photography and basic digital content production, plans and coordinates logistics for programme events, workshops and ministerial meetings, and liaises with vendors, suppliers and venues. Contract duration is 3 years, subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.
Key responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of an annual digital communications plan covering social media, web and digital knowledge products.
- Support day-to-day social media presence across relevant platforms, including content planning, creation, scheduling, community management and performance analysis.
- Produce a high volume of engaging short-form video and written content communicating the programme's work to diverse audiences.
- Support external communications and visibility with member country governments, development partners, UN agencies and regional partners.
- Contribute communications inputs to quarterly and annual reporting, including data on digital reach, event delivery and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Provide communications guidance and practical support to programme staff to help them identify, capture and package communications-ready content from their technical work.
- Plan and coordinate logistics for programme events, workshops and ministerial meetings, and liaise with vendors, suppliers, venues and service providers.
- Contribute content, digital assets, graphics or editorial support to GEM-wide social media, web and knowledge products where requested.
About the successful candidate
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, international development or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 4–5 years of progressive experience in digital communications, events coordination or engagement roles, ideally in the development, humanitarian or international organisation sector.
- Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts and maintaining website content for an organisation or programme.
- Proven technical skills in graphic design and multimedia production, including photo editing, short-form video and infographics, using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience delivering hands-on training or capacity building to partner or government staff on video, photography or content production.
- Experience managing and archiving digital image and media files, including metadata tagging and file organisation.
- Experience coordinating events and liaising directly with vendors, suppliers, venues or printers, including sourcing quotes and managing contracts.
- Excellent English communication skills, oral and written, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.