M&E and Communication Officer

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.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager the incumbent assists in the effective and efficient management of the project through a range of actions contributing to the design, planning, management and monitoring of project activities. The M&E and Communication Officer applies and promotes the principles of results-based management (RBM), as well as a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The M&E and Communication Officer works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, Communications and other project teams in the Country Office (CO) for effective achievement of results, anticipating and contributing to resolving complex programme/project-related issues and information delivery. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.

Communications: • Support the UNDP in communication and awareness raising activities, including assistance in organization of events at national and subnational level; • Ensure proper reporting and communications on the conducted events (participants’ analysis, feedback on the communication products, mass media analysis, etc.) • Support Project team in developing and use of modern communication technologies, social media platforms, apps; • Assist in producing media materials for placement on the Project website; • Support Project team in identifying opportunities for partnership with other UN Agencies (joint events, programming), Ministries, Agencies etc.

Administrative management: • Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans; • Provide support to international consultants in the implementation of their tasks for the achievement of project results (communication, contracts, agenda, visas, hotel reservations, etc.); • Make pertinent logistical arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of the programme activities; • Draft minutes of Project Board and other project related meetings; • Arrange external and internal meetings (including the meetings of the Project Board, Technical level, as well as other relevant meetings etc.); • Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager.

Supporting planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, in articulation with the Project Manager: • Develop a project-wide results tracking system and ensure that tracking is undertaken • Support the elaboration of project work plans; • Support the elaboration of project procurement plans; • Support the organization of project reviews/tripartite meetings; • Support the timely preparation and submission of progress reports, donor reports, project reviews, financial reports, audit reports and any other required project reports; • Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Results/Expected Output: • Substantive support to UNDP Project in expanding its partnerships received; • Timely and quality communication product developed; • Quality contributions to analytical and information submitted ; • Effective support provided on financial and logistical tasks; • Support to administrative services ensuring high quality of work provided; • Accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery ensured, including registry and basic administrative services.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Working in Teams

in administrative work, communications, project assistance; • Previous experience in development assistance or related work for a donor organization, consulting company, or NGO is a very strong advantage. • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems. • Experience in environmental protection, climate action will be an asset.

The UN Volunteer will be based in Kyiv, with travels, as requested, to project areas where events will take place.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer (Specialist)

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.

Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1180 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses.

Medical and life insurance: 1. Medical insurance: National UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) are covered by a medical insurance scheme for the duration of the assignment to cover medical treatment costs incurred during the assignment. This includes permanent disability insurance. 2. Post Service Medical Coverage: Health insurance of national UN Volunteers and their family (maximum 3 of their dependents) extends one month after the last day of the national UN Volunteer Contract date to assist with reintegration into national healthcare schemes after their service is completed. 3. Life Insurance: National UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the assignment. In the event that a national UN Volunteer dies during the UNV assignment, the designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive the life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements: 1. Annual leave: National UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to annual leave at the rate of 2.5 working days per completed month of assignment. However, a national UN Volunteer can at no point during the UNV assignment accrue more than 30 days of annual leave. 2. Certified Sick Leave: Sick Leave which is certified by a qualified medical physician is charged to the national UN Volunteer’s balance of certified Sick Leave days. The maximum balance of certified Sick Leave days for the respective Contract is calculated on the basis of 2.5 working days per month of the Contract duration and can be used at any point in the assignment. 3. Uncertified Sick Leave: Uncertified Sick Leave is leave that is not validated by a certificate from a qualified medical physician. National UN Volunteers on more than 6-month contracts may be absent on the basis of uncertified Sick Leave up to a maximum of 7 working days. For contracts duration of less than 6-months, UN Volunteers are eligible to 4 working days.