Communications Specialist - Early Recovery in War-Affected Areas of Ukraine

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories. It is one of the leading multilateral development agencies contributing to the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequality and exclusion. In addition to supporting national processes to accelerate progress in human development, it is also noted for the leading role it plays in crisis response and early recovery. This is especially true in Ukraine, where the UNDP Resilience Building and Recovery Programme for the country seeks to support national authorities, civil society and communities through the ongoing war, modelling a humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach.

Within this, UNDP Ukraine is implementing a major EU-funded project to support frontline towns and areas, which were under temporary military control of the Russian Forces and are now back under Ukrainian Government control. The project has three related components aimed at supporting public safety and civil protection, facilitating safe and durable returns of IDPs and refugees, and laying the foundations for early recovery. These are:

• Clearance of rubble and war debris, including explosive ordnance (EO) and other explosive remnants of war (ERW).

• Mitigation and remediation of critical environmental threats such as asbestos from destroyed buildings, hospital and industrial waste, sewage and chemicals leaching into the water table or water supply, etc.

• Restoration of essential utility services, including power supply, water and sanitation, communications and waste management.

•Develop and oversee the implementation of the project communications strategy and plans; •Assess the impact of the communication strategy and make adjustments accordingly; •Integrate issue-based advocacy into the communications strategy around key priority areas (mine risk education, debris and circular economy, durable solutions etc.) relevant to further resource-mobilization and strategic positioning of UNDP; •Ensure key results and relevant success stories are incorporated into strategic communications outreach; •Support communications coordination around events, campaigns or project milestones; •Draft, edit and produce a range of content across various formats, success stories, blogs, media articles, fact sheets, key messages, videos, graphics and photography; •Collaborate with other digital communication colleagues to test emerging platforms and explore new ideas in digital content creation; •Support the project management team with strategic messaging, speeches and briefs. •Contribute to preparation of project monitoring and reporting; •Work with relevant consultants, experts or external agencies for content creation and multimedia storytelling and social media use; •Support press trips in Ukraine and media outreach; •Perform other duties within your functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.

•Professionalism •Integrity •Teamwork and respect for diversity •Commitment to continuous learning •Planning and organizing •Communication •Flexibility •Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

communications, advocacy, marketing, journalism. •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent writing, drafting, formulation, reporting skills. •Knowledge of and experience with social media applications; •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. •Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development •Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. •Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. •Sound security awareness •Have affinity with or interest in the SDG, crisis response and early recovery, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Kyiv is currently a hardship duty station with a volatile security situation as a result of the ongoing conflict. Living and working conditions for UN volunteers are similar to the living conditions of all other internationally recruited staff members.

Kyiv has reasonable health, education, and transportation facilities. Living standards in Ukraine before the Russian Federation attack were relatively high and currently the situation in Kyiv is stable. However, the situation remains fluid, complex and unpredictable and requires readiness to adapt to the changing circumstances. There are increased security protocols that all staff are required to follow, including travel restrictions and possible curfews. There is a risk that the mounting humanitarian crisis and the impact of the conflict can lead to an increase in crime and/or civil unrest. Airports in Ukraine are not currently operating.

Work on the situation in Ukraine with UNDP is a unique opportunity. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

The UN volunteer should obtain D3-type visa before arrival to Ukraine. The UN volunteer should apply for a visa via http://visa.mfa.gov.ua submit an application form, book an appointment and check the status of consideration. In case the Ukraine website temporarily unavailable, then get the information of Ukraine embassies from the like https://www.onlinevisa.com/embassies/ukraine/ and take an appointment. UNDP Administrative Unit will facilitate to issue a Note Verbal.

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