Public Information Officer

About the role

The Public Information Officer will support OCHA’s mission in Venezuela by managing information flow, producing communication products, and fostering relationships with humanitarian actors and media.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a reporting system to track developments and trends in Venezuela, sharing analysis with headquarters and partners.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy, coordinating with OCHA technical guidance and senior humanitarian officers.
• Build and sustain a network of local and regional humanitarian communication focal points.
• Produce a range of communication products, including reports, articles, web and social media content, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination.
• Monitor media, public opinion and events, advising the Head of Office on appropriate responses and media relations.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in political science, international studies, public administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in communication, journalism, international relations or public administration, with crisis communications experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian and emergency relief contexts, preferably with field experience in Latin America.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (required); proficiency in French, Arabic, Chinese or Russian is desirable.

Required skills

• Media monitoring and analysis.
• Report writing and production of communication materials.
• Development and execution of communication strategies.