Communications and External Relations Associate (UNFPA)

Since the start of the large-scale military invasion of Russia to Ukraine in February 2022, UNFPA implements a comprehensive nationwide Humanitarian Response Plan to provide lifesaving GBV and SRH services to women and girls across Ukraine. Through its Gender-Based Violence in Emergency (GBViE) Programme, UNFPA contributes to improving protection and security of women and girls, and thus, their willingness to participate in community life, including in war-affected communities. Women’s engagement and empowerment in community dialogue, including in displacement, is essential for laying a strong foundation for recovery and sustainable peace and development.

UNFPA is seeking highly motivated candidates that share our passion of making a sound contribution to creating a Ukrainian society free from 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.

Requirements for candidates:

• 3 years of experience in communications, media, or social media, or other relevant areas;
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset.
• Experience with writing for general public audiences, photography and graphic design, with the ability to create designs for digital media purposes in open-source graphic design programmes, such as Canva and Adobe CC.
• Advanced digital content creation skills and experience in short-video production is an asset.
• Experience creating shareable, compelling, visual contents blending video, photo, and effects to increase engagement and growth, including short videos and stories.
• Experience of working in/with the area of social protection, and humanitarian response.
• Experience in GBV and in gender mainstreaming will be a strong asset.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Ability to swiftly create high-quality content and posts under tight deadlines, especially in emergency preparation scenarios.
• Experience working broadcast journalism or similar experience an advantage.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sound security awareness.
• UNFPA’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• For this position, eligible female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of another language is an advantage.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in communications, media or social media; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Fluent, Required

You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.

This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Volunteer Specialist):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,587
• Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
• Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
• Learning leave: 10 days annually

To apply for a vacancy, please first register on the UN Volunteers platform https://app.unv.org/ and send an application using this link: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1755793429441792

The final date to apply is May 16 inclusive.