Digital Communications Assistant

Host entity: DGC GHA

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Digital and social media, Communication, advocacy, public information, Audio-visual content

Application deadline: 07/09/2026

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Accra, a part of the UN Department of Global Communications, is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Ghana. It promotes greater public understanding of the UN’s work, values, and priorities, while supporting advocacy on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNIC engages with media, civil society, academia, and youth to amplify UN messaging and foster dialogue on peace, justice, inclusion, and sustainable development.

Assignment context

To strengthen its digital presence and outreach, and support its coordination role, United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) seeks a Digital Communications Assistant with strong skills in writing, graphic design, photography, and videography. The role will ensure impactful storytelling, enhance visibility of UN initiatives, and support advocacy campaigns across digital platforms. As the lead of the UN Communications Group in Ghana, UNIC coordinates joint communications efforts across UN agencies, ensuring coherence, visibility, and impact of the UN system’s collective messaging. The Digital Communications Assistant will also contribute to inter-agency communications coordination. The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Accra is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Ghana. It promotes greater public understanding of the UN’s work, values, and priorities, while supporting advocacy on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNIC engages with media, civil society, academia, and youth to amplify UN messaging and foster dialogue on peace, justice, inclusion, and sustainable development. UNIC Accra also plays a vital role in advancing multilingualism as a core UN value, ensuring that Ghanaian languages and diverse voices are represented in public information. It prioritizes youth engagement, recognizing young people as key partners in shaping inclusive and sustainable futures. https://www.un.org/en/department-of-global-communications/worldwide/unic-directory

Task description

The Digital Communications Assistant will work under the supervision of the National Information Officer and will be responsible for supporting:

- Content Creation & Digital Advocacy:
Develop and design social media content (graphics, cards, Gifs, infographics, videos).
Draft and edit news stories, press releases, and digital newsletters.
Capture and edit photographs and short videos for campaigns and events.
Integrate Ghanaian languages into selected digital products to promote inclusivity.

- Social Media & Online Engagement:
Support the management of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Accra’s social media platforms, ensuring timely and engaging updates.
Monitor online engagement, prepare analytics reports, and recommend improvements.
Support digital campaigns aligned with United Nations (UN) priorities in Ghana, with emphasis on youth-focused initiatives.

- Media Relations:
Coordinate media invitations, manage journalists, and facilitate interviews during events.
Ensure donor visibility and recognition across digital platforms.

- Knowledge Management & Reporting:
Produce regular reports on digital outreach and communications impact.
Contribute to the development of innovative advocacy strategies.

- Other Duties:
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support communications and partnerships.

Skills and experience

• Digital content creation, video recording and editing, photography, etc
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).
• Strong photography and video editing skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms and web-based systems.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Planning and organising

Living conditions

The UN Volunteer will be based in Accra, Ghana, which is currently classified as a hardship category B and a family duty station. At sea level, the climate of the country is tropical-hot and humid with aver-age yearly temperatures of about 27oC (80°F) and little daily variation. At the interior's higher altitudes, the average yearly temperature is 20 °C (68°F), and nights are generally cool. Annual rainfall varies from 500 centimetres (200 in.) on the southwestern slopes to 100 centimetres (40 in.) in the northern lowlands. Food, household commodities, and clothing can be found in shops and local markets at reasonable prices. Some commercial banks are operating in the country, and Visa cards are accepted in very limited hotels.
You may check the full benefits and allowances applicable to the duty station using the UVP calculator. Please see the Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers for more information and details.”

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