Communications Assistant at UNDP – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

About the opportunity

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in more than 170 countries to help build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet. In Papua New Guinea, UNDP focuses on sustainable development, inclusive growth, and effective governance aligned with the Country Programme Document 2024-2028. The Communications Assistant will support the Communications Team in producing and disseminating high-quality communications materials that showcase UNDP’s work in the country. This includes creating audiovisual and digital content for social media, undertaking regular travel to project sites for storytelling and field coverage, assisting with media outreach, and providing general administrative support to the communications unit.

Salary and benefits

• One-year National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-5) contract duration.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact sustainable development and international cooperation initiatives.
• Professional development within the United Nations system.
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and exposure to international development communications.

Who can apply?

• Open to all candidates who meet the qualification requirements (Tier 3 or external applicants).
• Secondary (high school) education with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in communications is required.
• Alternatively, a first university degree (bachelor's degree) in Arts, Communications, Journalism Studies, or related fields with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience will be given due consideration.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and photography is required.
• Fluency in both English and Tok Pisin is required.

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Completed application form via the UNDP Oracle Recruiting platform
• Proof of educational qualifications (High school certificate or Bachelor's degree)

When to apply

• Date Posted: 2026-09-28
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-06 at 03:59:00 UTC

How to apply

• Review the vacancy announcement and ensure you satisfy the eligibility requirements and tier criteria.
• Access the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting portal via the provided link.
• Complete the online application form and upload your required application documents before the deadline.

Additional information

• This position is classified as a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-5) at grade level NPSA-5.
• UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination, or abuse of authority.
• UNDP never charges a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.