About the opportunity
The Communications Associate will contribute to stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing, visibility, and public awareness efforts that support the achievement of project outputs and donor communication requirements for the Protection, Restoration, and Sustainable Use of Mangrove Forest (PRSUMF) project. Working under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Suriname, the incumbent will design and implement targeted public relations and media activities highlighting project achievements, manage social media platforms, maintain media networks, and support community awareness and training campaigns.
Salary and benefits
- National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-7) contract for a duration of 1 year
- Professional growth working with an international organization on critical climate and environmental initiatives
- Opportunity to drive impactful public awareness and behavioral-change campaigns
Who can apply?
- Open to internal and external candidates
- Secondary education with a minimum of 7 years of relevant communications experience, OR a University Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, advertising, or a related field with 4 years of relevant communications experience
- Experience preferably at the national level for Government, NGOs, or international organizations
- Fluency in English and Dutch is required
- Proficiency in Sranan Tongo is considered an asset
Required documents
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of educational certificates as applicable
When to apply
- Date posted: 2026-10-05
- Application deadline: 2026-10-20 at 03:59 UTC
How to apply
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements carefully
- Prepare your updated CV and necessary supporting credentials
- Submit your application through the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting Cloud portal before the closing date
Additional information
- This position is classified as a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-7) grade role based in Paramaribo, Suriname.
- UNDP is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate harassment, sexual exploitation, or abuse of authority.
- UNDP never charges a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You have strong professional experience in communications, public relations, or journalism working with governments, NGOs, or international agencies.
- You are fully fluent in both English and Dutch, with a strong background in digital content creation and storytelling.
- You possess a genuine interest in environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development initiatives.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered on a 1-year fixed contract duration under a National Personnel Service Agreement.
- Applicants must already be eligible to work in Suriname as this is an office-based national role in Paramaribo.
- Fluency in both Dutch and English is strictly required for daily tasks and reporting.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for communication professionals aiming to build a career within the United Nations system, particularly in environmental management, climate action, and community-focused public outreach.
Our take
Communications professionals with national or international NGO experience who meet the language and educational requirements should apply before the October 20, 2026 deadline.
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