Communications Associate

Host entity: UNRCO

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Knowledge management, research, reporting

Application deadline: 27/10/2026

Mission and objectives

The Resident Coordinator’s Office supports the work of the UN Resident Coordinator in India and coordinates activities of the UN Country Team in its engagement with the Government of India as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). India is currently implementing the UNSDCF 2023-2027.

The Office coordinates activities related to common programming including Agenda 2030, joint programmes, joint programming activities and development coordination work. This is done in conformity with the objectives and priorities of the Government, and the mandates and objectives of the United Nations agencies in India.

The Resident Coordinator’s Office led by the Resident Coordinator is focused on the advancement of sustainable development, leaving no one behind, and with the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions as an overarching objective, consistent with the integrated nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Assignment context

The Communication Associate will support the Resident Coordinator’s Office in the Communications Unit as part of the joint communications approach. This assignment will include supporting the inter-agency joint communications, which reflects the work of all UN agencies as One UN, as well as support internal and external communications for the UN in India.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Chief of Staff in the UN Resident Coordinator Office, the UN Associate Volunteer will undertake the following

• Contribute to development, editing and review of wide range of communications materials for UN Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO) to support implementation of internal and external communication and outreach strategies, focusing to a large ex-tent on the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027.
• Support in ensuring quality assurance for publications, reports and media materials for UNRCO.
• Support in preparing talking points, briefing notes, meeting proceedings etc.
• Support in drafting op-eds, stories, key messages, blogs, website description content, and conducting research for papers, reports and publications for the RCO.
• Assist in designing of digital campaigns and draft digital media friendly content for RCO platforms, including for campaigns and result groups.
• Support in improving the visibility of the UNRCO, in close collaboration with com-munications colleagues
• Support ensuring all materials developed and published by the team are in line with the publication and branding guidelines.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the field of communications, journalism, or related field.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in:
• Briefing/ Talking Points writing
• Graphic Designing
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. stud-ies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Skills in:
• Social media management
• Understanding of the media landscape

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Technological Awareness
• Working in Teams

Living conditions

New 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.

You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .

For information specific to your assignment, please see below:

• Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 56,126.74
• Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 350 (equivalent in INR)
• Relocation costs: $175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV)
• Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract
• Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts
• Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
• Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.