Project Communications and Information Associate

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.

In Kosovo, cultural heritage has proved a successful entry point on re-building trust and improving inter-community acceptance as it addresses the need for respect of cultural identity and heritage of all. While some progress can be noted in this respect, the politicization of the cultural heritage has not helped the inter-community relations, rather, it has been used to polarize communities by constructing discourses aimed at the exclusion of “the others”. At the intersection of socio-economic crisis, peace and security, particularly in situations of frozen conflict, there is a need to minimize these risks by countering the sensitive inter-community relations through practical interventions which demonstrate good-will from all members of the society including institutional actors.

UNDP’s work on improving interethnic dialogue and cooperation, with cultural heritage as an entry point, addresses the needs of communities to be acknowledged, including their cultural heritage, as members of the society. UNDP has also created an environment in which youth and women, especially the vulnerable ones, can develop skills, increase employability through volunteering, gain work experience, and train. This is contributing to increased trust between youth and public institutions, particularly those from minority communities.

UNDP and its partners, the EU and MYCS, are continuing their cooperation in support of advancement of intercommunity dialogue and socio-economic revival, with cultural heritage as an entry point. Building on previous results, the objective of current projects is to contribute to improved inter-community trust through cultural heritage protection, and provide opportunities for communities, with a focus on women and youth, to improve their socio-economic situation through skills development and technical support.

References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999)

Under the supervision of the Governance and Peacebuilding Portfolio Manager/Deputy Programme Coordinator and in close cooperation with the Technical Advisor, the NUNV will be responsible of the following tasks:

• Update of the project’s communications strategy (as required) based on specific project interventions, in cooperation with the project and Communications teams; • Identify potential interventions which may elicit negative feedback from communities and develop appropriate response strategies, in cooperation with the project and Communications teams; • Research, analyse and collect in-depth information on project sites and areas of intervention as required by UNDP; • Conduct field trips to meet beneficiaries in coordination and under guidance of project team(s);
• Gather compelling visual and written content (interviews, photos, and raw video footage) capturing the project impact; • Design and produce multimedia communication assets (human-interest stories, short videos, social media content and other required Public Information Materials) capturing the project's results; • Draft and share the communications products with Communications team for publication in relevant media channels; • Support the Communications Team in maintaining and updating the UNDP website with relevant projects’ information; • Maintain and update regularly the projects’ communications plans; • Produce and submit regular reports on key communications activities / highlights; • Closely coordinate with other implementing agencies Communications focal points and the UN Development Coordinators Office; • Perform any other duties as required, within the scope of work.

Results/expected outputs:

• Project communication content collected, designed and promoted effectively. • Project results are documented and promoted through various media channels • Project communication plans are updated regularly in close coordination with implementing agencies

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility: adaptability • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

communications, design, advocacy, public relations, media content development, journalism, or other related experience; • Experience in crisis communications will be a distinct advantage; • Demonstrated experience in gathering and producing multimedia communication content (photos, short stories / articles, videos, and other PI materials). • Experience with information gathering, analysis and management • Experience in using social media platforms and generating interest (followers); • Ability to write clearly and concisely, driving through complex messages; • Valid driving license and able to drive vehicles; • Previous experience as a volunteer at local, national, or international level is a distinct advantage

UNDP Kosovo Office is located in Pristina. Selected national UN volunteer is expected to commute to the respective office at his/her own expense.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.