Community Engagement Specialist (Environment)

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.

One of main goals of the Project is support the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine in development of necessary legislation for recording the evidence on environmental damage caused by the Russian military invasion, as well as practical mechanisms to collect the evidence throughout Ukraine. Considering emergency needs to recovery actions and limited capacities of the governmental bodies, there are significant needs of external support from international partners. The project “Mitigating the risks of long-term environmental disasters in Ukraine through the establishment of a Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment” (Environmental Damage Assessment) aims to establish the Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment. It will enable the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine to execute its mandate, through:

- Providing advisory and operational support for the development of the legal framework and
institutional capacities;
- Elaborating impact assessment methodology;
- Training support to increase knowledge of the state officials;
- Functioning of the interactive platform on environmental damage (in coordination with other
projects/donors);
- Development and implementation of communications campaigns to raise awareness amongst
the public on environmental damage in general, including on its gendered impacts;
- Facilitating gender-responsive assessments of the environmental damage;
- Providing and assist in purchasing certified mobile stations/laboratories for measuring
environmental data for the State Environmental Inspectorate.

The UNDP Energy and Environment Portfolio is seeking for a National UN Volunteer Specialist to support the Environmental Damage Assessment project in their activities.

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager and Communications Officer, the Community Engagement Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the capacity building and community engagement activities of the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine (SEI).

This role is dedicated to raising awareness about environmental damage caused by the war and enhancing SEI's accessibility to a diverse range of audiences, including the general public on the national and community levels. The Community Engagement Specialist will also promote genderresponsive assessment of the environmental damage by organizing offline and online events, trainings and workshops, and promoting them via social media channels, websites, and other communications tools.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Public Engagement: Develop and implement strategies to engage the general public and key
stakeholders in discussions and actions related to promote gender-responsive environmental
damage assessment on the national and community levels.
2. Community Outreach: Collaborate with local communities, NGOs, and other organizations to
foster cooperation in addressing environmental damage and promoting sustainability.
3. Capacity Building: Organize educational programs, trainings, workshops and accelerators
4. Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to public engagement efforts, utilizing key
performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of outreach activities.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with the project team and relevant partners to ensure a coordinated and coherent approach to outreach activities.