Deadline for Applications March 12, 2026 Hardship Level D Family Type Non Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay Residential location (if applicable) Budapest, Hungary Grade GS5 Staff Member / Affiliate Type General Service Reason Regular > Regular Assignment Target Start Date 2026-03-01 Standard Job Description Senior Communications Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Communications Assistant is normally supervised by a Communication Officer or other position as decided by the senior management in the area of responsibility. The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance. The incumbent 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. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties – Regularly monitor media and local situation regarding UNHCR. – Follow-up on administrative and logistical arrangements to organise press briefings and other events, such as workshop and conferences. – Contribute to the production of information materials for public awareness campaigns and for the preparation of in-house bulletins, newsletters and information kits by contributing to articles, reports and other information gathered from various sources. – Liaise with printers concerning brochures and publications published by the office. – Draft routine correspondence and texts for the office’s website and maintain information databases. – Compile and distribute a daily news clipping service. – Distribute press statements and similar information to media, to other offices locally as well as to Headquarters. – Maintain up-to-date filing system and appointments diary. – Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). – Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For G5 – 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable. Certificates and/or Licenses International Relations; Journalism; Political Science; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Some work experience relevant to the position. Communication and computer skills. Excellent drafting skills as well as translation and interpreting skills. Desirable Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position. Functional Skills CO-Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics) CO-Drafting and Documentation IT-Web Content Management CO-Digital content production CO-Social Media Publishing/Monitoring/Marketing tools IT-Web publishing (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Desired Candidate Profile For this position we are looking for an individual who has experience with digital communications, incl social media and ideally also graphics production and video editing, who can quickly adapt to support the digital communications activities of UNHCR Ukraines communications unit. This includes communication to both national and international audiences, providing testimonies and stories of people on the ground as well as sharing messaging and advocacy on the situation and needs on the ground as well as UNHCRs work and impact. The person needs the experience and confidence to engage constructively on communications with both NGO partners, the diplomatic community and other UN entities, as well as across UNHCR (the operation in Ukraine and the global teams). The person needs to be able to manage social media channels: planning and posting content, monitoring and analyzing trends and potential risks, and producing different types of engaging, relevant and impactful digital content. As the role will also entail ad hoc communications tasks as part of the communications team and in a large operation and organization, we are looking for a candidate who can work well independently and in a team and who can deliver, prioritize and keep the overview in a situation under pressure and with multiple competing tasks and a heavy workload. It is a clear advantage for this position to have prior experience with: – Working with a UN agency, humanitarian agency or another international organization – Managing social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Telegram) – Video content gathering and editing – Producing basic graphics for digital communications use Relevant Job Experience Essential: Experience with digital communications (Social media, production of digital communications content). Experience producing social media content and managing social media channels. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications. Excellent drafting skills Desirable: Experience implementing communications strategies. Experience with graphic design and video editing. Experience working on digital campaigns. Experience with programmes like Adobe Premiere and Canva. Language Requirements: Excellent knowledge of English, spoken and in writing. Fluency in Ukrainian The selection process may include a written test and candidates may be required to undergo a written assessment Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): English , Ukrainian , Desired languages , , Operational context Occupational Safety and Health Considerations: To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel Operational Context The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has been present in Ukraine since 1994 and substantially increased its presence and response after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The geographical presence within Ukraine has significatively expanded to deliver the emergency response. The country office is located in the capital, Kyiv, and sub- and field offices are currently located in Dnipro, Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv. The war in Ukraine has caused death and suffering on a dramatic scale. In 2025, more than 12.7 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection, according to the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan. Some 3.7 million people are internally displaced, while around 6.8 million refugees from Ukraine are recorded across Europe and beyond. Some 75,000 people, including some of the most vulnerable notable older people and people with disabilities, live in collective sites spread across the country. Ukraine also hosts asylum-seekers and refugees and is home to thousands of people who are stateless or at risk of statelessness. The massive destruction of civilian infrastructure, with the energy sector being particularly targeted has made life extremely challenging for millions of people who have lost their homes and livelihoods, and has severely disrupted access to electricity, water, heating as well as critical services, including healthcare, education and social protection services. Humanitarian access continues to be hampered, particularly in frontline areas as well as to areas under temporary occupation of the Russian Federation. Civilians remain exposed to serious risks to their physical security and integrity, particularly in eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. The risk of GBV, including sexual violence, continues to prevail, alongside family separations, loss of housing and properties, as well as identity and civil documentation. Populations displaced or otherwise affected by the war live in situations of deprivation, following the loss or damage of their housing, loss of income, and often become dependent on an overstretched social…