Project Communications & Public Relations Assistant (Disaster Risk Communication)

About the role

The UNDP Green Climate Fund Programme in Fiji, through the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO), is recruiting a Project Communications & Public Relations Assistant to lead strategic communications, public information, media engagement and awareness activities that promote disaster risk reduction, climate resilience and the objectives of the GCF Early Warnings for All (EW4All) project and the NDRMO. The post works under the technical direction of the Manager Emergency Planning Coordination (NDRMO) and the Project Manager - EW4All.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the NDRMO communication strategy, annual plan and public awareness campaigns on disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery.
• Lead risk communication and emergency public information during National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) activations, coordinating multi-channel warnings via the National CAP Platform.
• Build partnerships with the Ministry of Information, broadcasters, telecoms and digital platforms, and monitor media to counter misinformation.
• Manage the NDRMO website, social media and digital channels with multilingual, accessible content, and produce infographics, short videos, podcasts and newsletters.
• Establish community feedback mechanisms, track media analytics and report on campaign performance.
• Oversee photography, videography and documentation for events, in line with donor visibility requirements.
• Directly manage flagship campaigns such as the Know Your Risk Fiji campaign, the monthly hazard awareness calendar, the Disaster Ready Fiji Schools initiative, the Community Champions programme and the Rapid Myth-Busting unit.

Required profile

• Secondary education, or a university degree (Bachelor's) in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with a high school diploma, or 2 years with a Bachelor's degree, in strategic communications, media relations and public awareness campaigns.
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of Fiji Hindi or iTaukei is desirable.
• Desired: experience in disaster risk management, climate change or development programmes, and familiarity with Fiji's disaster risk management framework and the EW4All initiative.

Required skills

• Use of computers, MS Word, Excel and other office software, and web-based management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Professional writing, editing and content creation for articles, press releases, social media campaigns and newsletters.
• Ability to turn complex technical information into accessible public outreach materials.