Communications Assistant - Brand and Design

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS operates across 23 countries, delivering high-impact solutions that drive sustainable development. UNOPS focuses on building and improving resilient infrastructure—including roads, bridges, public facilities, sanitation systems, and housing—to enhance quality of life and foster inclusive growth. UNOPS also supports public health by procuring essential medicines and medical equipment, ensuring broader access to healthcare services. By strengthening institutional capacities, UNOPS promotes transparent, efficient, and equitable public management. As a trusted partner to governments and development stakeholders, UNOPS aligns its interventions with national priorities, helping countries advance the Sustainable Development Goals through practical, results-driven support.

Based in Honduras, the Central America Multi-Country Office (CEMCO) manages UNOPS operations in Honduras and El Salvador. Since 2014, UNOPS has been a key development partner to the Government of Honduras and international stakeholders, supporting priority sectors such as health, infrastructure, water and sanitation, and institutional strengthening. A flagship initiative includes the partnership with the Honduran Social Security Institute (IHSS), through which UNOPS has facilitated the procurement of over 671 million medicines, benefiting more than 1.9 million people. Beyond pharmaceuticals, UNOPS has contributed to health system improvements through the acquisition of medical equipment and the development of health infrastructure. It has also implemented water and sanitation projects in underserved communities and delivered specialized technical assistance, digital infrastructure enhancements, and IT solutions. UNOPS places strong emphasis on sustainability and the integration of gender, diversity, and inclusion across its projects and procurement processes, promoting equality and advancing human rights.

Como Asistente, no solo se ejecutan tareas aisladas, sino que te conviertes en el brazo operativo constante del Oficial Senior de Alianzas. Su rol es asegurar que cada pieza visual que salga de la oficina fortalezca la reputación de transparencia y eficiencia de la organización.

Importante:

Esta vacante aunque es homebased por consultoría (retainer), puede requerir visitas a la oficina, misiones o algunos requerimientos solicitados por la Oficial Sénior de Alianzas o equipo, para atender presencialmente.

La vacante está abierta para candidatos/as locales o con permiso de residencia, que residan en Honduras, exclusivamente.

Requerido: para próposito de considerar su perfil para la vacante, es importante que adjunte muestras audiovisuales de su portafolio o referencias de su trabajo en el área de diseño.

El propósito del rol define a un perfil versátil, enfocado principalmente en la comunicación visual y la coherencia institucional. Al tratarse de una organización internacional como UNOPS, la precisión y el respeto por los estándares globales son fundamentales.

El reto principal es aplicar el manual de marca internacional a un contexto local.

• Consistencia Institucional: Asegurar que cada brochure, reporte de sostenibilidad o valla publicitaria en un proyecto en Honduras cumpla estrictamente con los colores, tipografías y logos de UNOPS.

• Adaptabilidad: Capacidad para diseñar piezas que funcionen tanto en una oficina corporativa como en un entorno rural o de obra, manteniendo la profesionalidad

Requerido:

• Título a nivel de escuela secundaria es requerido.

Deseable:

• Título universitario (licenciatura), de preferencia en carreras de diseño gráfico, comunicación, comunicación audiovisual o carreras afines es deseable y podrá reemplazar años de experiencia requeridos.

• Un diploma técnico es deseable y podrá reemplazar años de experiencia requeridos (diploma técnico + 2 años de experiencia).

Requerido:

• Se requiere contar con un mínimo de (4) años de experiencia relevante (o menos, depende de los títulos académicos aportados) en al menos una de las siguientes áreas de diseño y comunicación audiovisual y/u organizacional.

• Experiencia en producción audiovisual para comunicación externa, interna y redes sociales.

• Manejo de programas de Adobe Premiere o similares.

Deseable:

• Experiencia en diseño gráfico

• Producción de videos animados en 2D.

• Se requiere la presentación de portafolios de trabajo y/o ejemplos de trabajos realizados.

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
  

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.