By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our privacy policy

Communications Associate

Kyiv

  • Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
  • Location: Kyiv
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: Closed

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Specialist, national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Manage and update multimedia databases;
  • Prepare media monitoring reports and press clippings on UNDP activities;
  • Do research on new media;
  • Generate content for social media platforms, and thematic websites;
  • Provide support for the team in arranging press conferences, outrach events and social media campaigns;
  • Assist the supervisor in drafting reports, updates, briefing documents and communications plans;
  • Under the supervison of the Communication Specialist, manage UNDP web-site content and social media channels;
  • Maintain and update a library of reference materials, such as reports, communications tools, booklets and photographs, and videos.
  • Provide support to partner NGOs in their communications efforts.
  • Assist in drafting terms of refernces for designers, videographers, photographers, communications companies etc.
  • Perform other duties as required, including unofficial translation, editing and proofreading, as and when necessary
Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

University degree in international relations, political/social sciences, journalism, or related field; advanced degree is desirable

Required experience: 12 Months Experience remark:

A minimum of one year of professional experience in the media/public relations/communication, research, translation or related field preferanbly in a development context

Language skills:
  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • Ukrainian(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details:
  • A minimum of one year of professional experience in the media/public relations/communication, research, translation or related field preferanbly in a development context;
  • University degree in international relations, political/social sciences, journalism, or related field; advanced degree is desirable.
  • Experience in writing, translating, editing, drafting;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Excellent research skills;
  • Knowledge of and experience with social media applications, and content management system (CMS);
  • Experience in event management will be a strong asset
Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication

This vacancy is now closed.
However, we have found similar vacancies for you: