National Information Officer
Department of Global Communications · TOKYO · NO-B · Apply by November 15, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Tokyo, within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Outreach Division (OD), Department of Global Communications (DGC). The UNIC Tokyo is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Japan and is responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials; engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Director of UNIC Tokyo and the overall supervision of the regional UNIC Director. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties: • Develops and implements a communications strategy for Japan by adapting the global UN message for local audiences, in consultation with partners including the UNCG Japan. To this aim, the incumbent will produce/oversee production of various contents in Japanese for local audience including for digital communications and platforms; propose topics, undertakes research,…