Background
Since the full-scale military aggression by Russian forces in February 2022, Ukraine has faced unprecedented destruction, displacement, and continued threats to human security. Thousands of people have lost their lives, critical infrastructure has been destroyed, and millions have been forced to leave their homes. The scale of devastation has profoundly affected every sphere of society and the economy, while also influencing global peace and stability. Without coordinated efforts built on the pillars of protection, empowerment, and solidarity, Ukraine risks succumbing to the escalating impacts of the war, with potentially irrecoverable consequences.
Against this backdrop, the Inclusive Recovery Support for Resilience and Human Security in Ukraine project has been launched to stimulate urgent recovery and strengthen resilience against the widespread death, destruction, displacement, and suffering caused by the war in Ukraine, for promoting Human Security in Ukraine. The project will undertake multi-sectoral and integrated immediate actions against interconnected and multidimensional threats that Ukraine is currently facing.
The project focuses on promoting human security nationwide through multi-sectoral and integrated interventions that respond to interconnected threats. Its priorities include restoring essential infrastructure such as electricity, water, and public facilities; improving safety through mine clearance and debris management; fostering economic recovery by supporting agriculture and small and medium-sized enterprises; ensuring social reintegration of war victims and veterans; enhancing anti-corruption capacity; expanding legal and social services for vulnerable groups; and strengthening governance at both national and local levels in the planning and implementation of reconstruction efforts.
The Inclusive Recovery Support for Resilience and Human Security in Ukraine project creates a framework for recruiting specialists who can contribute to reconstruction, economic revitalization, and the protection of human security in Ukraine.
In this context, UNDP is recruiting a Communications Analyst, who will be responsible for the effective implementation of communication activities as part of the Accessibility and Inclusion (A&I) Team’s projects, consistent with UNDP rules and regulations, as well as donors' requirements, and contributing to the achievement of UNDP CO programmatic goals.
The incumbent will promote UNDP's mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to discriminatory and abusive behavior, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.
Duties and Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the A&I Project Coordinator, the Communications Analyst will:
A. Ensure development and effective implementation of the designated projects’ communication and outreach strategies:
B. Contribute to the corporate advocacy and outreach efforts in collaboration with UNDP CO Communication Unit:
C. Facilitation of knowledge building and management:
D. Ensure the mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment considerations in the field of expertise; promote a safe and enabling environment free of discrimination and abusive behaviour corporate standards
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The incumbent will directly report to the A&I Project Coordinator and work in close coordination with Capacity Development Officer, as well as UNDP CO Communications team.
Competencies Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Communications Media Relations Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages Communications Multimedia writing/editing Ability to create and/or edit written content for multimedia General (across the functions) Public Relations Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organization, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public Communications Social Media management Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks Communications Digital Asset Management Ability to use digital asset management (DAM) systems to effectively store, share and organize digital assets such as images, videos and other media
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge and Skills:
Languages:
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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