Public Relations Advisor

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.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a UN agency that works in about 170 countries and territories, helping eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience. In Ukraine, UNDP operates under the Country Programme Document for 2025 - 2029 through three programme priorities: Democratic Governance and Inclusive Social Fabric; Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Recovery and Growth; and Sustainable Environment and Energy Transformation.

Within this framework, the project “Inclusive Recovery Support for Resilience and Human Security in Ukraine,” funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNDP, aims to contribute to Ukraine’s inclusive and sustainable recovery by strengthening institutional capacities, enhancing information resilience, supporting democratic governance, and protecting human security - particularly in the context of ongoing war-related challenges.
Under this project, UNDP will support the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine (hereinafter - “the Ministry”) to enhance its communications. In this regard, UNDP in Ukraine is seeking a Public Relations Advisor to support design and delivery of unified communication and stakeholder engagement for the Ministry - planning and producing content, supporting spokespersons, and strengthening crisis-communication readiness to ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging across the consolidated portfolio.

This Advisor will contribute to the broader recovery agenda by supporting policy reforms, interinstitutional coordination, and legal compliance that underpin resilience and democratic governance in Ukraine.

The Advisor is expected to support the fulfilment of the following activities:
• Develop monthly communication plans, including topics, messages, release schedules, and alignment with the client and project stakeholders.
• Prepare communication talking points, support speakers in interviews and public appearances, and provide recommendations and analysis in crisis situations.
• Draft and edit communication products (press releases, news, longreads, Q&As, etc.).
• Manage digital publishing across the Ministry’s web and social channels, ensure accessibility (alt text, captions) and plain language, schedule and post content.
• Facilitate integration into public events and stakeholder activities, including coordination, content preparation, and reporting.
• Ensure crisis communications readiness: maintain Q&As, holding statements, escalation protocols.
• Prepare targeted stakeholder newsletters/updates and maintain a contact registry/CRM for priority groups.
• Draft executive communications for leadership (speeches, remarks, op-eds) and prepare briefing packs.
• Maintain an editorial calendar and approvals workflow, ensuring compliance with branding, ethics, and accessibility.
• Coordinate production of visual and multimedia assets with designers/contractors, ensure rights clearance and quality control.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and UNDP Ukraine Leadership.