The Position:
Under the direct supervision of Communications and Advocacy Analyst and guidance of Programme Management Specialist, Communications Associate contributes to the design, coordination and implementation of communication and advocacy interventions of the UNFPA Humanitarian Response. Communication Associate will help enhance and scale up humanitarian communications of UNFPA with focus on SRH (sexual and reproductive health) interventions.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The Fund operates globally since 1969 in more than 150 countries and territories. UNFPA focuses on women and young people, because these are the groups whose rights are often compromised. UNFPA has been active in Ukraine since 1997.
In accordance with the organisational mandate and national development priorities of Ukraine, UNFPA implements a country programme of technical assistance to Ukraine for 2023-2025. Among several priorities, the country programme seeks to contribute to the development of robust national system of response and prevention of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV), establish functional intersectoral coordination and accountability mechanisms and enhance institutional capacities at the national and regional levels to ensure that majority of gender-based violence survivors seek and have access to good quality survivor-centred services, and Ukrainian society finds GBV unacceptable.
Since the start of the large-scale military invasion of Russia into Ukraine in February 2022, UNFPA implements a comprehensive nationwide Humanitarian Response Plan to provide life-saving GBV and SRH services to women and girls across Ukraine.
UNFPA is seeking highly-motivated candidates that share our passion of making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from domestic and gender-based violence. We need strong professionals who are innovative, committed to excellence and keen to transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results.
Job Purpose:
The UNFPA Humanitarian Response plan presently covers 24 regions of Ukraine, including most affected by the war areas.
Communication Associate supports the implementation of communication interventions that contribute to the achievement of outcome as per Humanitarian Response Plan with the strategic aim of delivering information for women and girls about SRH and GBV issues as well as make UNFPA activities visible for internal and external partners.
Communication Associate works in a client, quality and results-oriented manner in close collaboration with UNFPA communications specialists, GBV and SRH programmes Team members, all units of the UNFPA Country Office (CO), UNFPA implementing partners, as well as personnel of other UN agencies to exchange information and ensure smooth implementation of communications activities in line with the approved work plans, indicators and milestones (Programme Results Framework).
Communication Associate is one of the core programme team members and plays an important role in ensuring smooth implementation of humanitarian communication activities on raising awareness on SRH and GBV. S/he ensures that all activities are carried out in accordance with UNFPA rules and procedures as well as donors’ requirements.
You would be responsible for:
Programme implementation planning, reporting and documentation
Support of UNFPA SRH Programme in realization of Humanitarian response plan and crisis response agenda in Ukraine.
Provide support in proper and effective development of human interest stories, including photo/video and in written formats.
Support social media accounts of UNFPA Ukraine with information about UNFPA humanitarian work in Ukraine with strong focus on SRH activities.
Draft Terms of Reference for service requests on logistical support, video production and printing; monitor the work of contracted providers, provide timely feedback and consolidate comments on the deliverables.
Arrange for translation and design services to accommodate humanitarian communication needs, including in publication of news/updates, delivery of events, development of information materials etc.
Provide support in content development in humanitarian settings including photographs and/or videos etc.
Ensure proper filing of all communication products on the office shared drive.
Facilitate printing requests for humanitarian.
Ensure that UNFPA corporate identity, visibility and communication rules and regulations as well as donor visibility requirements are applied in all public materials produced by the UNFPA Country Office, including the UNFPA website and social networking pages/profiles;
Provide support in preparation of the reports under ECHO project and other SRH activities within UNFPA Humanitarian Response.
Carry out any other communications-related duties, as may be required by the management.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Bachelor degree in communications, public relations, journalism, social sciences, gender studies, linguistics, project management or other related fields.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in media, public relations and communications, or project support;
Experience in managing social media accounts and websites;
Experience in health-related communications is highly desirable;
Experience in working with media, organising/supporting media events, press conferences and arranging interviews is desired;
Proven ability to effectively present information tailored (both in content and format) to diverse audiences;
Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity and diplomacy in oral and written communication;
Diligence, attention to detail and excellent ability to multitask and prioritise workload;
Agility and strong ability to work under tight deadlines;
Good analytical skills, flexibility and willingness to learn;
Skills in photography and image editing are an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in English, Ukrainian
Required Competencies:
Values:
Exemplifying integrity
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
Embracing cultural diversity
Embracing change
Core Competencies:
Achieving results
Being accountable
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
Thinking analytically and strategically
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Development and Innovation
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Please APPLY for this position via the link before 29 August 2023