Under the overall supervision of the Communications Specialist, and in coordination with the communication unit of the UNDP Country Office, the Communications Associate will provide support in planning, design and implementation of internal and external strategies for UN RPP communications and outreach, and specifically, he/she will be tasked with the duties described below:

• Develop and implement Project/Programme communication and media plans at national and regional levels;
• Prepare press releases, media advisories, and feature stories for UNDP website and social networks on various issues relevant to the Programme objectives in both English and Ukrainian languages;
• Serve as a focal point and liaise with local media, including editors and journalists in key local news outlets with the objective to facilitate reporting on the UNDP’s development efforts in eastern Ukraine;
• Process media enquiries and requests for interviews from local journalists, NGOs, external partners;
• Under overall guidance of Communications Specialist, arrange interviews for various media outlets as part of the Programme/Project activities;
• Develop information and briefing notes on request of UNDP senior management;
• Edit and format project reports and promotion materials and ensure that Programme/Project promotion materials meet UN communication requirements;
• Coordinate the work of production and printing agencies involved in the creation of audio/video/animation/print products on the request of the Project/Programme;
• Organise press tours press conferences, and other media-related events as part of the Programme/Project’s activities;
• Update official UNDP Ukraine social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram to ensure dissemination of the Programme/Project achievements;
• Ensure that booklets, factsheets, newsletters and other information materials for both internal and external audiences are regularly updated;
• Prepare relevant background documents and assist in organizing donor and corporate missions, as well as organising of audio-visual and media coverage of programme activities and achievements;
• Assist in designing and implementing targeted communication campaigns;
• Work with relevant units and personnel in assisting the Programme/Project to develop proposals and concept notes, which include outreach, advocacy and communication components;
• Maintain and update a library of reference materials, such as reports, communications tools, booklets and photographs, and videos of Programme activities.
• Prepare media monitoring reports on Programme/Project activities;
• Ensure mainstreaming of gender equality considerations in the field of expertise, promotion of a safe and enabling environment free of any kind of discrimination and abusive behaviour, and gender-responsive communications based on corporate principles;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Programme/Project and/or UNDP management.

Recruitment Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations PR, Media, Communications, Journalism, Political or Social Sciences, Linguistics, or other relevant area;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Media or other relevant sphere;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems;
• Knowledge of and experience with social media tools and channels will be a strong asset;
• Experience in developing and implementing information campaigns will be a strong asset;
• Experience of working in the UN system or international development/humanitarian organisations will be a strong asset;
• Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian both written and spoken

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 07 April 2021.

If you wish to apply for this or other positions, please visit UNDP in Ukraine website, section Jobs and apply online:

https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=36316&HRS_JO_PST_SEQ=1&hrs_site_id=2

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest.

Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.