Communications Associate
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees · Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh · Apply by October 16, 2026
About this role
Deadline for Applications October 15, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) D Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-11-01 Terms of Reference 1. General Background The Communications Associate is normally supervised by a Communication Officer or other position as decided by senior management in the area of responsibility. The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance. The incumbent works quite independently on regular assignments with oversight from the supervisor. S/he keeps frequent contacts with staff at various levels in the office and occasionally with staff at the same level in other duty stations and/or Headquarters; with media, local suppliers, NGO, implementing partners, embassies and UN agencies. S/he will have frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information with colleagues within UNHCR as well as media, international organizations, academic institutions, and private individuals. Together with the Communication Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for managing media relations for the operation. Extensive existing connections with media…