Communications and Events Officer

About the role

The United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) is seeking a Communications and Events Officer for the Finance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAST) initiative. This role aims to advance project goals, promote outputs, and enhance the initiative’s profile, policy impact, and reach. The Officer will work closely with the FAST Project Director, UNU-CPR’s Head of Communications, and the FAST project team to build and extend the FAST community. The position will also support other UNU-CPR communications initiatives and events to strengthen the Centre’s influence and audience.

FAST is a multi-stakeholder initiative launched in response to calls from the G7, G20, and the United Nations General Assembly to mobilize the financial sector in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. In under two years, FAST has trained thousands of financial sector professionals in over 130 countries, mobilized institutional investors, developed risk analysis tools, and influenced multilateral and regulatory policy processes. It has also organized a coalition of banks and survivor support organizations to improve survivors' access to financial services.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and innovative outreach strategies to disseminate products to targeted audiences at optimal times, promoting the FAST initiative and its objectives through new and established communications channels.
• Coordinate, design, and produce a variety of communications products, including a monthly newsletter, multimedia products, training solutions, and other digital outputs.
• Provide broad communications support, including website development and maintenance, content creation and curation, editorial support, and strategic messaging.
• Implement all aspects of event planning and execution, including creating event collateral and marketing materials.
• Plan and organize meetings and workshops, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, both domestically and abroad.
• Monitor policy developments and news related to the intersection of finance and modern slavery to inform communications products and dissemination strategies.
• Compile and maintain data and reports related to communication outputs and events.
• Support other UNU-CPR communications initiatives and events, particularly virtual events and UNU-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• A graduate qualification (bachelor’s degree) in communications, journalism, project management, business, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant communications experience, ideally with events experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite, and WordPress or equivalent.
• Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Full professional proficiency in English; knowledge of other language(s) is desirable.
• Experience working with the UN, Member States, NGOs, or international organizations is desirable.
• Experience in business and human rights, modern slavery/human trafficking, sustainable finance, or corporate social responsibility is an advantage.
• Strong ability to establish priorities, multitask, and work within tight timelines.
• Ability to work independently and report work activities in a timely and proactive manner.
• Solid interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender parity.

Benefits

• Annual net salary in the range of USD 60,000 – USD 70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• A health insurance scheme.

Schedule

The duration of the initial contract is 1 year, with the possibility of renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance. This is a Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU, and the combined duration on a PSA contract may not exceed six (6) years. The mandatory age of retirement for PSA holders is 65 years.