2136 - Communication Assistant - 2 positions (80% part-time)

• In cooperation with the Team, prepare and implement communication plans;
• Assist in formulating messages and identifying communication channels for different target groups of importance for the Office of the Prime Minister and the Governments’ programs and projects;
• Ensure the implementation of communications activities included in the plan;
• Building and maintaining strong relations with journalists and media representatives from domestic and international media; 
• Building and maintain strong relations with respective media and communication teams of the government ministries, institutions, NGOs and international representatives, media and journalists association; 
• Keeping track of developments and changes in the media environment; 
• Keeping track of relevant political, economic and social developments that may affect Offices’ and Governments’ communication goals; 
• Prepare press releases and media advisories, speeches or talking points, articles and success stories, organize and coordinate press conferences, book media interviews, in close coordination with the Team;
• Organize and facilitate media coverage of the Office of the Prime Minister work (in various print and electronic media, inclusive of social media).

• Contribute to preparing and implementing of communication projects and campaigns in line with the Office and Governments’ goals;
• Advise on launching new communication projects and campaigns; 
• Coordination of activities with other Governments’ stakeholders in implementing projects and campaigns;  
• Support and assist in event management for Office and Governments’ activities.

• In cooperation with the Team, prepare a montly social media content plans;
• Ensure the implementation of the activities defined in the plans;
• Content creation and administering of social network accounts;
• Developing and maintaining two-way communication on different social media platforms; 
• Monitoring and reporting on the activities on different social media platforms; 
• Advise on use of other social media channels; Performing other duties as required.

• Project communication products prepared within the acceptable tolerances of time, cost and quality;
• Project outreach materials timely prepared;
• Reports on deliverables related to the communications on the project produced on time in line with quality standards;
• Support in organization of events provided effectively;
• Regular contact with media and PR agencies; 
• Regular communication with relevant ministries, other stakeholders and beneficiaries maintained;
• Regular contacts with other members of the expert team and project management team in relation to various communication and visibility issues of the project.

• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; 
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling ethical standards;
• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Excellent information technology skills, including word processing, database applications, presentation software, and internet; 
• Compliance with UNDP rules, regulations and policies ensured.

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communications or relevant field. 

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in the area of communications and PR;
• Work experience in an international organization, government institution, or non-governmental organization would be an asset;
• Experience in organizational activities; evidence of ability to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; to demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness combined with cultural and gender sensitivities;
• Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of social media and online platforms;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of Serbia's media situation; 
• Understanding of Serbia’s political, institutional and socio-economic situation;
• Familiarity with the main governmental, nongovernmental and international actors in the field of media and media policies will be considered an asset. 

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Serbian and English.

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