Communications Consultant (Environment)

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 Communications Consultant will support Ukraine's state authorities (the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine (SEI), the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR), and the Ukrainian Parliament’s Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management) in drafting and implementing communication plans for raising awareness about environmental damage caused by the war.

Communication is an indispensable part of the reform and recovery process. Consistent and comprehensive communication is needed to ensure public awareness and understanding of the Inspectorate’s efforts and adequate involvement of civil society organisations.

The Communications Consultant will work under the project "Mitigating the risks of long-term environmental disasters in Ukraine through the establishment of a Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment".

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” 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 assisting 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.

The Communications Consultant (National UN Volunteer Specialist) will report on biweekly basis and/or as required by project team.

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager and Communications Officer, the Communications Consultant will be responsible for advising Ukraine's state authorities (the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine (SEI), the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR), and the Ukrainian Parliament’s Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management)in development and implementation of communication plans for raising awareness environmental damage caused by the war. S/he will ensure provision of quality and timely services and processes for the Project, including, but not limited to: •Developing and executing communication plans: facilitate the development and implementation of comprehensive communication and PR plans to promote Ukraine's state authorities’ initiatives. •Content creation: Craft compelling news articles, reports, press releases, and promotional materials that effectively convey key messages and engage target audiences of Ukraine's state authorities. •Media interaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and stakeholders. Act as a point of contact for media inquiries and interviews. •Digital presence: Manage Ukraine's state authorities’ digital presence, including website content, social media platforms, and email campaigns. Create and curate engaging multimedia content to reach a wider audience. •Collaboration: Collaborate with Ukraine's state authorities’ teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels. •Data analysis: Prepare analytics reports to evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism

crafting and executing impactful communication plans. -Experience of providing consultancy services in communications to government agencies will be an asset. -PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Excel, Word skills). -Attention to detail and commitment to clear, concise communication.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Taking into account the current circumstances in the country, telecommuting arrangements can be applied by the Host Entity. This is a full-time contract.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist (Kyiv Duty Station)

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

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) 1587 USD (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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