Executive Communications and Content Specialist, Office of the Executive Director (OED), New York, P-3

The Position: The Executive Communications and Content Specialist is located in the Office of the Executive Director (OED) and is a member of the Strategic Leadership Communications Unit. The Specialist is responsible for contributing to executive content and for developing compelling executive content and translating the Executive Director’s priorities, engagements and ideas, and those of Senior Leadership as appropriate, into narratives and communications products for diverse external audiences and platforms. The Specialist identifies and implements measures to increase the visibility of the Executive Director and Senior Leadership across owned, earned and partner channels. The position combines strong writing and editorial skills with an understanding of contemporary social media, digital storytelling and executive communications. Reporting to the Chief, Executive Communications, the Specialist works closely with the Executive Director’s immediate team, Senior Leadership and colleagues across UNFPA to develop original executive narratives, thought leadership content and editorial products that position Executive Leadership and translate institutional priorities into compelling public narratives across multiple communications platforms . This position also works closely with relevant corporate communications, technical, policy, regional and external relations functions across UNFPA to ensure coherence between executive positioning and broader institutional communications, and to amplify executive and senior leadership content across corporate, regional and country office channels. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results Job Purpose: The Executive Communications and Content Specialist develops high-quality written, editorial and digital content that strengthens the Executive Director’s voice, increases the visibility of Executive and Senior Leadership across channels and advances UNFPA’s strategic priorities. In doing so, the Specialist contributes to the development and implementation of the executive communication strategy.. The Specialist transforms complex policy issues, technical evidence, programme results and field experience into accessible and compelling content, including opinion pieces, articles, blogs, executive stories, video scripts, social media narratives, development of executive communications campaigns and other audience-focused communications products. The position contributes to the Executive Director's overall executive communications and thought leadership strategy by developing integrated editorial content that is subsequently adapted for speeches, opinion pieces, digital platforms, executive correspondence, multimedia products and social media. The position also supports the digital presence of other members of Senior Leadership as required, identifying opportunities, developing narratives and executive communications campaigns and ensuring that content across platforms is timely, authentic, engaging and aligned with broader executive messaging. Working under the strategic direction of the Chief, Executive Communications, the Specialist contributes to a forward-looking editorial pipeline and ensures that the Executive Director’s engagements, missions and priorities generate strong and reusable content across multiple formats. You would be responsible for: A. Executive Content Development and storytelling Research, conceptualize, write and edit high-quality executive communications content, including opinion pieces, articles, blogs, executive messages, video scripts, executive communications campaign narratives and other written and digital content. Develop original content ideas that translate the Executive Director’s priorities and UNFPA’s work into compelling stories for global audiences. Transform complex policy, technical, humanitarian and programme issues into accessible, engaging and audience-appropriate narratives. Draw on UNFPA research, data, programme evidence and field experience to develop credible and compelling executive content. Coordinate with technical experts, programme colleagues, partners and other relevant contributors to identify evidence, stories and perspectives for executive communications. Develop narrative concepts and content packages around major Executive Director missions, high-level events, institutional priorities and international moments. Adapt content across formats, ensuring that an Executive Director speech, mission, field visit, report or policy initiative can generate appropriate articles, digital stories, social media narratives and multimedia content. Support the development of the Executive Director’s authentic and consistent voice across written and digital communications, and promote coherence with the voice and positioning of other members of Senior Leadership. Develop content that profiles the engagements, expertise and thought leadership of Senior Leadership, in line with the Executive Leadership and Senior Leadership Communication Strategy. Contribute editorial support to other executive communications products, as required. Develop narrative packages before, during and after Executive Director missions to maximize the strategic value and long-term visibility of executive engagements. B. Executive Editorial Strategy and Digital Content Develop and implement the editorial approach for the Executive Director’s social media presence and, as required, the digital presence of other members of Senior Leadership, under the overall direction of the Chief, Executive Communications. Develop integrated executive editorial narratives and content packages that can be adapted across speeches, thought leadership, digital communications, multimedia products and social media.. Maintain a forward-looking editorial plan aligned with the Executive Director’s schedule, missions, major international events, organizational priorities and emerging issues. Identify opportunities to translate speeches, opinion pieces, reports, research and programme results into engaging social media narratives and platform-appropriate content. Develop original editorial concepts, multimedia storylines, digital narratives and audience-focused communications products that can be adapted for multiple platforms. . Write and edit executive digital content, editorial features, executive messaging, executive communications campaign narratives and platform-adapted content. Ensure coherence of executive voice, narrative and messaging across social media platforms while adapting content to different audiences and platfo