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United Nations Development Programme Communications Outreach Analyst, NPSA-9, DS- Kyiv, National position Ukraine UNDP Jobs 2024

United Nations Development Programme looking for “Communications Outreach Analyst, NPSA-9, DS- Kyiv, National position”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 11-Jul-24.

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 04/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Communications Outreach Analyst, NPSA-9, DS- Kyiv, National position to be based in Kyiv , Ukraine. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: Communications Outreach Analyst, NPSA-9, DS- Kyiv, National position

Duty Station: Kyiv , Ukraine

Country: Ukraine

Application Deadline: 11-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

Within the delegated authority, under the direct supervision of the Programme Management and in close cooperation with Project Analyst and Communications/ Coordination team, the Communication/ Outreach Analyst will:

Ensure development and effective implementation of the designated projects’ communication and outreach strategies:

• Support communications related activates of the designated projects, including planning and executing relevant communication strategies and plans across multiple channels at national and regional levels, promoting civic education and community awareness where appropriate to the supported projects;
• Support preparation of articles, success stories, and talking points on various issues relevant to the programme/project(s) objectives;
• Substantially contribute to the preparation of donor reports; perform editing of projects reports and promotion materials and assure that projects promotion materials meet UN/UNDP and donors communications requirements;
• Serve as a focal person and liaise with communications personnel of other projects and UNDP Country Office; convey designated projects news for publication at the UNDP website and social media;
• Ensure development and publication of the projects` promotion and information materials such as leaflets, brochures, newsletters, and ensure quality and timeliness of their production; organize interviews for various Mass Media as part of the programme/projects activities;
• Coordinate the work of relevant individual consultants contracted within the programme/project(s) for communications and/or monitoring related assignments; coordinate the production and printing agencies involved in creation of audio/video/animation/print products on the request of the programme/ projects under implementation;
• Prepare press-announces and press-releases on the activities of the programme/ projects in both English and Ukrainian (or Russian if needed) languages for distribution to mass media; organize the press-clubs, press-tours, press-conferences, conferences and other media-related events as part of the programme/projects activities.

Contribute to the corporate advocacy and outreach efforts in collaboration with UNDP CO Communication Unit:

• Help to promote and disseminate the UNDP corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications;
• Help to organize and conduct public information campaigns on issues including UNDP activities, Sustainable Development Goals, and UN Reform;
• Help to increase coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country or practice area through regular media contacts and provision of newsworthy information to the national public and, where possible, donors;
• Provide support to the organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc;
• Ensure effective responses to inquiries for information materials related to the supported projects.

Facilitation of knowledge building and management:

• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities;
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories;
• Provision of trainings for UNDP personnel and partner organizations, including but not limited to UNDP grantees supported under designated projects, on internal and external gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive communications for development, with a focus on photography, video, blogging, managing social media, working with press, etc;
• Participate in the training for the programme/project personnel for further professional growth through active learning.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Requirements:

Competencies

          Education:

•  Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or in another relevant field is required, or
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in communications, public relations, journalism or in another relevant field in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.Experience:
•  Minimum 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations and/or communications;
• Experience of work at relevant positions in international organizations, programmes/projects is an asset.

          Required Skills :

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build trust;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the team, delivering through and with others.

   Desired Skills :
     

• Extensive experience in presenting in public forums, including high-level national stakeholders is an asset;
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with blogging and social media is an asset;
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with newsletter design, photography or video production will be an asset.

  Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.