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UNAIDS India / Published Jun 10, 2026

Communication Associate

On-site3. Good health and well-being

Location: India; New Delhi
Duration: 184 days; Possible extension
Deadline: Jun 24, 2026; 3 days ago
Assignments: 1; available position(s)
Expected start: Jul 1, 2026
Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026; National

Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good health and well-being

Assignment

What the volunteer will do

Mission and objectives

UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 35 years ago, 78 million people have become infected with HIV and 35 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Since it started operations in 1996, UNAIDS has led and inspired global, regional, national and local leadership, innovation and partnership to ultimately consign HIV to history. UNAIDS is a problem-solver. It places people living with HIV and people affected by the virus at the decision-making table and at the centre of designing, delivering and monitoring the AIDS response. It charts paths for countries and communities to get on the Fast-Track to ending AIDS and is a bold advocate for addressing the legal and policy barriers to the AIDS response. UNAIDS provides the strategic direction, advocacy, coordination and technical support needed to catalyse and connect leadership from governments, the private sector and communities to deliver life-saving HIV services. Without UNAIDS, there would be no strategic vision for the AIDS response. UNAIDS generates strategic information and analysis that increases the understanding of the state of the AIDS epidemic and progress made at the local, national, regional and global levels. It leads the world’s most extensive data collection on HIV epidemiology, programme coverage and finance and publishes the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the HIV epidemic—vital for an effective AIDS response. UNAIDS produces data for impact—no major report, speech or policy initiative on HIV has been launched or made without referring to data collected and released by UNAIDS.

Context

The UNAIDS Country Office in India provides leadership and coordinates the expanded UN system response in India towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Using an equity and equality lens as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UCO India scales up HIV services focused on key and vulnerable populations and locations most at risk. The UCO India promotes effective use of strategic information to better understand and track the epidemic and its trends, and to measure progress and sustainable impact of the response in India. It supports efforts to strengthen the capacities of communities and their meaningful engagement in health, social protection, and human rights mechanisms, and provides intellectual support and technical guidance as necessary to national partners and policymakers. The Policy, Advocacy and Knowledge Branch has the overarching goal of enabling policy, law and fiscal environments to support the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It focuses on influencing, partnerships, advocacy and communications centered on human rights, gender, communities, legal and policy reform and equitable financing. UNAIDS' Cosponsors include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org for more information. The role supports planning and implementation of communication and outreach activities to enhance programme visibility, stakeholder engagement, and community participation, with a focus on young people and Young Key Populations (YKP). It involves developing diverse content, managing digital platforms, and producing multimedia materials. The position also supports youth engagement, advocacy, and inclusion in decision-making processes, while strengthening partnerships and alliances. Additionally, it includes coordinating events, documenting activities, and preparing reports and communication outputs to support programme delivery and visibility.

Task description

Under the supervision of Country Director, UNAIDS India, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following functions: - Communication Strategy and Content Development: Support design and implementation of communication strategies; develop engaging content (articles, blogs, social media posts, IEC materials) to enhance programme visibility and highlight impact, particularly for young audiences and YKP. - Digital Media and Platform Management: Create short-form multimedia content (videos, reels, graphics) and manage social media platforms through scheduling, posting, and performance monitoring to strengthen outreach, engagement, and digital presence. - Youth Engagement and YKP Inclusion: Facilitate meaningful engagement of young people and YKP by supporting advocacy efforts, and inclusion in policy dialogue, programme planning, and decision-making platforms. - Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships: Build and strengthen partnerships by identifying youth networks, influencers, and organizations; foster collaborations to expand outreach, promote social change, and advance UNAIDS’ young key populations agenda. - Event Coordination and Reporting: Support planning and coordination of events, campaigns, and workshops; document activities and contribute to preparation of reports, presentations, and communication outputs for internal and external stakeholders. - Any other tasks assignment by the supervisor.

Requirements

Eligibility and qualifications

Age: 18 - 80
Required experience: 3 years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Nationality: National or legal resident of the assignment country

Languages

EnglishRequired

Fluent

HindiPreferred

Fluent

Areas of expertise

CommunicationDevelopment programmes

Skills and experience

- Atleast 3 years of relevant work experience in communications, outreach, social media management; - Strong understanding of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube ecosystems - Ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct and lively style. - Good knowledge of design and editing tools such as Canva, InShot, Adobe Premiere Pro - Good understanding of youth issues - Ability to develop partnerships and to network in the areas of youth engagement, - Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills, excellent writing skills. - Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; - Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; - Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Notes

Additional information

Living conditions and remarks

The assignment will be based in New Delhi. New Delhi is the capital city of India, experiences a diverse climate and has distinct living conditions influenced by its weather, infrastructure, and culture. A melting pot of cultures, languages, and cuisines, reflecting the diverse nature of India. Overall, living in Delhi offers a mix of modern urban life with deep-rooted traditions and challenges typical of a large, bustling metropolis. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator. For information specific to your assignment, please see below: - Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 70,158.41 - Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 350 (equivalent in INR) - Relocation costs: $175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV) - Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract - Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts - Annual leave: 2.5 days per month - Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources. For more information on entitlements please read the Conditions of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos).

Inclusivity statement

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