Communications Associate
Ukraine
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Ukraine
- Grade: National UN Volunteer Specialist
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Communication and Public Information
- Closing Date: Closed
Details
Mission and objectives
UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional and local authorities, civil societies, private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop people’s capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP is in line with 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve national strategic capacity development.
Context
UNDP assists the government, civil society and people of Ukraine in advancing democratic policies and practices needed to accelerate progress on sustainable human development. In line with its Country Programme Document 2025-2029, UNDP Ukraine supports the government in addressing national priorities, with specific emphasis on recovery and advancement of reforms, through three programmatic portfolios: 1) fostering democratic governance and inclusive social fabric; 2) promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth and recovery; and 3) advancing sustainable environment and energy transformation.
The programme has been complemented by the area-based R4 framework, which enhances the effectiveness of recovery, rebuild, and reform efforts at the local level, ensuring resources allocation is based on localized needs, development is community-driven, and delivery is informed by inclusion and participatory principles, thus, advancing decentralization and community recovery.
UNDP in Ukraine invites applications from qualified and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the post of Communications Associate to support the implementation of communication strategies, enhance public awareness of development initiatives, and manage media relations to effectively promote UNDP’s mission and projects across the country as part of the Area-Based Recovery Team within the Democratic Governance and Inclusive Social Fabric Portfolio.
The programme has been complemented by the area-based R4 framework, which enhances the effectiveness of recovery, rebuild, and reform efforts at the local level, ensuring resources allocation is based on localized needs, development is community-driven, and delivery is informed by inclusion and participatory principles, thus, advancing decentralization and community recovery.
UNDP in Ukraine invites applications from qualified and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the post of Communications Associate to support the implementation of communication strategies, enhance public awareness of development initiatives, and manage media relations to effectively promote UNDP’s mission and projects across the country as part of the Area-Based Recovery Team within the Democratic Governance and Inclusive Social Fabric Portfolio.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, the Communications Associate will:
• Assist in developing and implementing communication and media plans for the Programme/Project at regional level.
• Prepare press releases, media advisories, and feature stories for the UNDP website and social networks on various issues relevant to the Programme’s objectives in both English and Ukrainian.
• Act as a liaison with local media, including editors and journalists from key local news outlets, to facilitate reporting on UNDP’s development efforts.
• Handle media inquiries and interview requests from local journalists, NGOs, and external partners.
• Develop information and briefing notes as requested by UNDP senior management.
• Edit and format project reports and promotional materials, ensuring they meet UN communication standards.
• Coordinate with production and printing agencies to create audio, video, animation, and print products as requested by the Project/Programme.
• Organize press conferences and other media-related events as part of the Programme/Project’s activities.
• Update official UNDP in Ukraine social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) to highlight Programme/Project achievements.
• Regularly update booklets, factsheets, newsletters, and other informational materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Prepare background documents and assist in organizing donor and corporate missions, including audio-visual and media coverage of Programme activities and achievements.
• Assist in designing and implementing targeted communication campaigns.
• Collaborate with relevant units and personnel to help the Programme/Project develop concept notes that include outreach, advocacy, and communication components.
• Maintain and update a library of reference materials, such as reports, communication tools, booklets, photographs, and videos of Programme/Project activities.
• Prepare media monitoring reports on Programme/Project activities.
• Ensure the inclusion of gender equality considerations in communications, promote a safe and non-discriminatory environment, and deliver gender-responsive communications in line with corporate principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme/Project and/or UNDP management.
• Assist in developing and implementing communication and media plans for the Programme/Project at regional level.
• Prepare press releases, media advisories, and feature stories for the UNDP website and social networks on various issues relevant to the Programme’s objectives in both English and Ukrainian.
• Act as a liaison with local media, including editors and journalists from key local news outlets, to facilitate reporting on UNDP’s development efforts.
• Handle media inquiries and interview requests from local journalists, NGOs, and external partners.
• Develop information and briefing notes as requested by UNDP senior management.
• Edit and format project reports and promotional materials, ensuring they meet UN communication standards.
• Coordinate with production and printing agencies to create audio, video, animation, and print products as requested by the Project/Programme.
• Organize press conferences and other media-related events as part of the Programme/Project’s activities.
• Update official UNDP in Ukraine social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) to highlight Programme/Project achievements.
• Regularly update booklets, factsheets, newsletters, and other informational materials for both internal and external audiences.
• Prepare background documents and assist in organizing donor and corporate missions, including audio-visual and media coverage of Programme activities and achievements.
• Assist in designing and implementing targeted communication campaigns.
• Collaborate with relevant units and personnel to help the Programme/Project develop concept notes that include outreach, advocacy, and communication components.
• Maintain and update a library of reference materials, such as reports, communication tools, booklets, photographs, and videos of Programme/Project activities.
• Prepare media monitoring reports on Programme/Project activities.
• Ensure the inclusion of gender equality considerations in communications, promote a safe and non-discriminatory environment, and deliver gender-responsive communications in line with corporate principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme/Project and/or UNDP management.
This vacancy is now closed.