Communication Specialist

Volunteering Communications & PR Crisis & Emergency Response

Overview

Manage social media and create compelling content for UN communications.

You have:

• 3-5 years of experience in communication, journalism or related field.
• Proficient in social media management for Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and spoken.
• Ability to create compelling content, including written and visual materials.
• Experience with communication-specific software such as Canva, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in multicultural settings.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The UN Volunteer is responsible for delivering communication content promptly, managing the UN’s social media accounts, and providing excellent communication support to the Resident Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator Office and the Head of UNIC, the UN Volunteer is responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Support in managing the UN in Ukraine website and social media outreach; • Assist in gathering, preparing, translating, and publishing content on the UN website and social media; • Assist in compiling and sending out newsletters and other periodic content for the media and stakeholders; • Assist in the preparation and adaptation to the Ukrainian context of the content for International days and important events, provided by the UN Headquarters. • Prepare visuals for social media posts and website stories, including taking photos, recording and editing videos, creating designs and modifying existing ones. • Support in drafting press releases, media advisories and impact stories; • Support in maintaining social media scheduling, as well as reporting; • Monitor UN agencies' social media for relevant content. • Assist in social listening and daily media monitoring of the local, regional and international media outlets for the potential UN reputational risks. • Upload the communication materials and visuals to SharePoint. • Support the team organizing events if needed. • Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Social media management of public pages (Facebook, X, Instagram, Youtube).
• Content creation, including, but not limited to, taking photos, videos, and graphic design.
• Writing for different audiences and translation.
• Interpersonal communication and working effectively in multicultural settings.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of communication-specific software (i.e. Canva, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Trello, Talkwalker, Mailchimp).

Demonstrated interest in:

• Storytelling, communication of change, creativity for engagement, advocacy, creating impactful messages, explaining difficult topics in simple words

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves.

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1587 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. • USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period. • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.

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Added 11 months ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: unv.org