Communications Senior Assistant-Remote (in-country: Georgia, Moldova, Türkiye and Ukraine), Multiple positions

Context and overall objective of the role

As part of its communication and outreach strategy, the BBSEA project will implement national and regional campaigns to raise awareness, foster engagement, and showcase progress on pollution reduction and sustainability in the Black Sea. UNOPS seeks to engage Communications Senior Assistants (national media professionals) on a retainer basis to support local media engagement and content production.

A. Media Content Development

• Produce compelling, locally relevant content including news articles, op-eds, feature stories, interviews, and media briefs related to BBSEA national and regional objectives.

• Translate or adapt BBSEA communication materials for national audiences.

B. Media Placement and Outreach

• Identify appropriate national and regional media outlets for content dissemination.

• Pitch and secure media placements.

• Support media interviews, press conferences, and campaign visibility efforts.

C. Strategic Media Advisory

• Provide insights on national media landscapes and propose media engagement strategies.

• Ensure messaging aligns with international development and environmental communication standards.

D. Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain records of published content and media engagement.

• Submit media monitoring reports and campaign clippings.

• Locally tailored media content as agreed in work plans

• Records of media placements and engagement

• Media monitoring summaries and clippings

Impact of results

• Enhanced visibility and awareness of BBSEA project activities at national and regional levels.

• Increased stakeholder engagement and public support for marine pollution reduction.

• Strengthened relationships with national media outlets and journalists.

Education: 

• Completion of secondary school (or high school equivalent) is required

• First-level university degree (undergraduate, bachelor, or equivalent), preferably in Journalism, Mass communication or in a related field is desirable but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in journalism, media relations, or content production is required.

• Proven track record of published work in national mainstream media is desirable.

• Prior experience with development, environmental, or regional cooperation topics is an asset.

• Experience working with international organizations or development projects is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in the national language (Georgian, Romanian, Turkish, or Ukrainian) is required.

• Working knowledge of English is required.

Application Requirements 

Applicants should submit the following:

• Current CV highlighting relevant experience

• At least three samples of published articles, interviews, or reports