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Communications Advisor (Kyiv)
11.11.2021

Position Information

Office/Unit/Project	UNDP Ukraine, Democratic Governance, Building Resilience for Implementing Development Goals Effectively Project (SDG BRIDGE Project)
Functional Title	Communications Advisor
Classified Level (NPSA 8-11)	NPSA 9
Duty station (City and Country)	Kyiv, Ukraine
Type (Regular or Short term)	Regular
Office- or Home-based	Office-based
Expected starting date	20.11.2021
Expected Duration	12 months

2. Office/Unit/Project Description

In autumn 2019, the President of Ukraine adopted Decree #722/2019 on the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the policy development practice of Ukraine, which (a) encourages the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to analyse higher-level programme documents and strategic forecasts through the SDG lens, (b) foresees the establishment of a regular tracking and reporting system for SDGs in Ukraine and a mechanism for relevant annual reporting, and (c) recommends core scientific and R&D centres of the country to align their research priorities with principles that underpin 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Based on the request from the Government partners at the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (SCMU), UNDP Ukraine together with SIDA and FDFA supported the launch of SDG BRIDGE Ukraine (Building Resilience for Implementing Development Goals Effectively) and the establishment of a dedicated unit that would help to develop an institutional framework for SDG coordination and implementation in Ukraine. The SDG BRIDGE Project will morph a group of advisors within the SCMU / Prime Minister’s Office into a dedicated SDG Office to provide high level technical advice and strategic guidance, and to demonstrate how SDG-related coordination can and should function.

In this context, the UNDP Ukraine invites applications from highly-qualified and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the post of Communications Advisor, to support the Government of Ukraine in enhancing coordination mechanism on SDGs implementation between all stakeholders at nnational and regional level.

The incumbent will accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment within all implementations and promote UNDP’s mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to any kind of discriminatory and abusive behaviour, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.

3. Scope of Work

· Assist the SDG Office, SCMU, Office of the VPM and PM to communicate the transformation process related to better SDG integration and implementation based on the principles of gender-responsive communications and non-discriminatory language in line with the UNDP corporate standards. Build public trust and acceptance of SDGs, amongst other things as linked to European integration;

· Support development of the national SDGs communication strategy that adequately integrates gender equality concerns with input from all concerned national and international partners, with the focus on regional outreach and tangible results of these agendas for citizens;

· Provide expertise and practical daily support to the development and implementation of the Communication Strategy and yearly Communication Action Plan of the selected Ministries, including internal and external strategic communications of the Ministries;

· Design and advise on the implementation of communication campaigns as linked to SDGs in Ukraine to build the whole-of-society understanding and support;

· Support SDG Office, SCMU, Office of the VPM and PM in the development of the concept note for SDGs communication campaign with integrated cross-cutting gender equality concerns and provide support in its launch and implementation.

4. Institutional Arrangement

Communications Advisor reports to the SDG BRIDGE Project Managr

The management of the project will be carried out by the UNDP technical assistance team in Kyiv within the overall framework of the United Nations Partnership Framework 2018–2022 in a Direct Implementation Modality. UNDP shall be responsible for the management of the project, primarily concerning the responsibility for the achievement of the Output and the stated Outcome. Similarly, UNDP will be accountable to the Project Board for the use of project resources. UNDP will delegate managerial duties for the day-to-day running of the project to the Project Manager.

As the project entails the creation of the SDG Office under the auspices of Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration /SCMU, specific management arrangements are put in place to ensure proper information flow and optimal decision-making within the project. SCMU provides its physical and institutional setting for the SDG Office, as well as regulatory foundations for its operations. SCMU also monitors the everyday performance of the SDG Office, and, in coordination with the SDG BRIDGE Project Manager. VPM /SCMU issue tasks, requests and sets priorities for the Office experts. To ensure the proper level of ownership, VPM /SCMU will be the primary coordination point for the SDG Office team on substantive issues, while the Project Manager and Project Associate will be primary focal points on connection to the global experience on SDGs (for instance, with the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub), on issues of project monitoring and reporting or coordination with UNDP Ukraine projects in the three relevant portfolios and on stakeholder consultations with interest groups, CSOs, think-tanks or other development partners and their initiatives. The SDG Office will regularly report to the SDG BRIDGE Project Manager to enable him/her to report to the Project Board when/as necessary. The first meeting of the Project Board at the project beginning will approve the detailed procedure for coordination between the core project team, the SDG Office and SCMU, and will revise, as necessary, the draft detailed organigram as presented in Annex 5 to the project document.

5. Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA

Min. Academic Education	Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, media relations, journalism, political / social sciences or related field. Relevant Bachelor’s degree with additional two years of relevant extensive progressively responsible experience is accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.
Min. years of relevant Work experience	Minimum 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in the media sphere, public relations, communications or advocacy;
Required skills and competencies	Relevant experience with communication production including digital, presentations, events, and video; Proven prior experience of professional or advisory services to the Government or Parliament
Desired additional skills and competencies	Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization/foundation is an asset; Proven reports and/or publications record related to communication (at least 3 relevant publications); Professional experience in the usage of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Insta-gram, Google+, Linkedin or others
Required Language(s) (at working level)	Fluency in English and Ukrainian languages is required
Competencies and Selection Criteria	Description of Competency at Level Required
*Core – Level 3*
Achieve Results	Demonstrate focus on achieving quality results and impact Consistently strive to meet or exceed excellence standards Hold self and others accountable for results Efficiently establish appropriate plans and resources for self and others to accomplish goals
Think Innovatively	Look beyond conventional approaches and established methods Propose new ideas, approaches and solutions to problems Seek patterns and clarity outside boxes and categories while resisting false certainty and simplistic binary choice
Learn Continuously	Actively pursue opportunities for learning and self-development professionally and personally Keep abreast of new developments in one’s professional area Proactively seek feedback, demonstrates a desire to learn from others as well as from experiences, both positive and negative Contribute to the learning of others
Adapt with Agility	Be flexible in handling change, and adopt new ideas, approaches and ways of working Seamlessly adapt to working within new situations or contexts, with new people, and in different ways Participate in, support, contribute to or drive meaningful change in UNDP Be comfortable with ambiguity and effectively managing multiple demands
Act with Determination	Pursue everything with motivation and drive Not give up in the face of adversity and setbacks; demonstrate resilience and composure Demonstrate courage, self-motivation and initiative to act on opportunities without being prompted by others Be authentic and modest, get things done without unnecessary noise
Engage and Partner	Act in a way that demonstrates empathy and emotional intelligence, showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others Demonstrate and encourage teamwork and co-creation internally and externally to achieve joint objectives and results Establish and develop networks that deliver powerful collaborations Encourage and respect the views of others; accept views and ideas other than one’s own
Enable Diversity and Inclusion	Treat all individuals with respect, consider ethical implications and respond sensitively to all differences among people Fully accept and value all people, creating an inclusive environment Understand that inclusion is multi-faceted (e.g. race, gender, age, disability, culture, etc.) Understand and appreciate issues from the perspective of others Treat everyone fairly and equally Demonstrate honesty and transparency
*Cross-functional competencies*
Communication	Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Knowledge Facilitation	Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally
Effective Decision Making	Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources
Partnerships Management	Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
Negotiation and Influence	Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates ‘win-win’ situations
Knowledge Generation	Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated n
*Technical Competencies*
Governance	Planning and Assessment
Gender Mainstreaming	Knowledge of gender issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, including analysis and implementation of projects from a gender perspective
Digital & Innovation	Behaviour change communication/communication for development
Strategic Policy Engagement	Horizon-scanning and future of development Strategic policy advice
Partnership management	Relationship management Strategic engagement
Communications	Intergovernmental affairs Campaign management Creative direction and copywriting Media Relations Marketing research and data analysis Social Media management

6. Travel:

Should any travel be necessary in connection to this TOR, UNDP will reimburse the expenses based on the duly authorized travel details, including travel and per diems. Any travel or payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

7. The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

a) Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.

b) A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.

c) Reports, presentations, publications, or other materials that were provided as recommendations to the Public Institutions may be additionally requested.

d) Links to publications, articles, news may be additionally requested.

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