Overview
Associate Communications Officer, P-2
Communications and Engagement Division,
Communications Subdivision
Deadline Announcement Expected date Duration of Duty
for application number for entry on duty appointment Station
14 June 2026 VA 26/032/C&E As soon as possible Two years with Bonn, Germany
possibility of
23:59 hrs CET
extension
Publication date: 21 May 2026, Post number: 31044019 Funding:PSC/16807
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political
process to address climate change. The UNFCCC secretariat supports the Convention, its Kyoto Protocol
and the Paris Agreement through a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support
to meetings of the Parties and the implementation of commitments. It is a dynamic organization working
in a politically challenging environment to help resolve one of the defining environmental issues of our
time.
Where you will be working
This position is located in the UNFCCC secretariat in Bonn, Germany, in the Communications and
Engagement division as part of the Communications subdivision, which supports external and internal
communications, to ensure that all stakeholders are well informed and can access the information they
need to support or engage with the UNFCCC process. The subdivision produces and manages news and
information to publicize, catalyze and showcase the implementation of climate action by all Parties and
non-Party stakeholders and manages the information and knowledge of the secretariat and the
intergovernmental climate change process.
The team provides cross-cutting support to the secretariat and the intergovernmental climate change
processes by championing an organizational culture of knowledge sharing through relevant services and
products, including information and knowledge management systems and virtual collaborative working
tools which break down silos, create an environment of trust and suit the organization’s needs over time
to optimally realize staff engagement in knowledge sharing and internal communications.
Reporting to the Team Lead (P-4) and working closely with other units in the sub-division and across the
secretariat, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of internal communication products and
services in alignment with the internal communication strategy. As part of a cross-cutting division, the
incumbent will work closely with other secretariat divisions to optimally realise staff engagement in
knowledge sharing through internal communications, including coordinating, preparing and supporting
secretariat internal email messaging, articles, news stories, presentations, and any other information for
the website, intranet, internal digital signage, and other collaborative platforms and tools.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, you will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Providing support on the internal communications strategy:
a. Provides input and support to the secretariat’s internal communications strategy;
b. Implement, monitor, and revise the internal communication strategy, undertaking broad
consultation with stakeholders as required, and advising and ensuring appropriate tools and
channels are used throughout the organization in accordance with appropriate
governance/guidance;
2. Content and activity implementation:
a. Develops content for internal platforms in support of the internal communications strategy by
compiling and analyzing data and other information and rendering it in an easy to read format;
b. Plans and implements activities against the internal communications strategy and defined
objectives and targets supporting culture change in the organization, tracking progress on the
status of strategy implementation and resource mobilization;
c. Working in close coordination with internally established decision-making bodies (Management
Team and its sub-committees) and other cross-cutting committees, develops products for posting
on the Intranet and/or other collaboration and information-sharing tools to ensure effective
communication to all staff on decision-making and matters of organizational interest;
d. Provides advice, guidance and support to executive management and divisions for targeted time-
sensitive internal communication initiatives;
e. Provides internal communications support to secretariat committees, working groups or initiatives
and represents the secretariat on relevant internal communications inter-agency committees,
working groups or task forces;
f. Proposes innovative ways to keep secretariat staff informed and engaged on secretariat matters
relating to its operations and programmatic work.
3. Conference and event communication support:
a. Develops and maintains internal communication channels, plans, services and products for
conferences or events such as climate change conferences, regional climate weeks, workshops
and meetings;
b. In consultation with executive management and other divisions, identifies and proposes
information-sharing opportunities, activities and approaches, taking into account the
situation/topic and target audience;
c. Identifies key internal contacts and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate internal
communication efforts and maintains working relationships with the same;
d. Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Applying Professional Expertise: Demonstrates expertise of subject matter and the transferable
skills required for the function; Shows the capacity to apply knowledge to deliver results based on
acquired background and experience; Seeks opportunities to apply own technical skills across related
disciplines, Keeps abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of expertise, Actively
seeks to expand the existing level of job knowledge and expertise.
Communicating with impact: Speaks clearly and directly and is able to express views in an
understandable, credible and persuasive manner; Writes in a well-structured and logical manner, in
keeping with established UN standards; Openly shares information and keeps people informed; Uses
appropriate communication tools to disseminate information; Listens carefully to understand other's
views and responds appropriately; Seeks feedback and adjusts language, tone, style and format to
match the audience.
Being Responsive to Clients and Partners. Fosters a good rapport and seeks regular feedback
from internal and external clients and partners; Regularly consults with clients understand and
respond to changes they encounter; Takes action to resolve conflicts with individuals and groups
within and outside the organization to achieve win-win solutions; Works across organizational
boundaries and overcomes obstacles to enhance cooperation, Establishes networks and leverages
partnerships to achieve results.
Working with Teams: Builds relationships of trust and exchange with colleagues; Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve results and respects the needs of the team; Recognizes
opportunities to enhance team effectiveness and results by tapping into diverse backgrounds, skills
and experience; Supports and acts in accordance with team decisions, even when such decisions
differ from own position; Encourages the participation of all members of the team regardless of their
cultural background, nationality, gender or sexual orientation; Shares credit for team
accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Required: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, corporate
communications, marketing, public information, journalism and/or related fields is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
Required: At least two (2) years of relevant professional working experience in corporate
communications or public information and/or related fields is required;
Experience in maintaining corporate internal communication channels, plans, services and
products;
Experience with both internal and external stakeholders is desirable;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Suite, UX/UI, Analytics will be considered an
advantage.
Languages
Required: For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge
of another UN official language is an advantage.
Selection process
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a
competency-based interview. The above listed set of competencies will be applied for this particular post.
How to apply
Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, should use the online
application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment
Please note
1. Service is limited to the UNFCCC secretariat.
2. Applicants are requested to prepare their cover letters without the use of AI tools.
3. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration and
contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
4. Indicative net annual salary and allowances:
US$ 56,046
plus variable post adjustment, currently 38.3% of net salary,
plus other UN benefits as indicated in the link below:
https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/conditions-of-employment.html
UNFCCC secretariat is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with
disabilities to apply.