Communication Expert (UNDP)

In 2018, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in Ukraine accounted for more than 81 percent of all employment creating 77.4 percent of jobs. The share of value added increased from 64.3 percent in 2018 to 70.2 percent in 2020 meaning that MSMEs must have a voice in shaping the business environment in Ukraine. Yet MSMEs are those that are mostly affected by incomplete reforms and fluid frameworks. In the context of the «Strengthening MSME Business Membership Organizations in Ukraine: Phase II (2019-2023)» Project, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is intervening for 48 months to design and deliver tailored capacity development support to selected BMOs (Business Membership Organizations) representing different macro regions and sectors of Ukraine to help strengthen their institutional/organizational/financial capacities to represent interests of the private sector and facilitate a more active, responsive, professional and policy-oriented dialogue between public and private sectors. The Project is also addressing important cross-cutting challenges for economic development in Ukraine such as women’s economic empowerment and promoting sustainable practices among MSMEs.

Requirements for candidates:

• 7 years of experience in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies and media plans, preferably in the energy or environmental sectors.

• Experience in social media management (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), experience in organizing the social media campaigns or similar.
• Basic knowledge in graphic design: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator (CorelDraw), Adobe Photoshop, etc., will be an asset.
• Experience in communications targeting private sector, ability to develop and implement communication campaigns.
• Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.
• Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products.
• Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages.
• Familiarity with UNDP rules and regulations will be considered as an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate with various stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and local communities.

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Information; Technologies, Language Science, Literature, or a related field

• 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 Expert):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH according to official UN Exchange Rate): USD 2,076
• 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/1771893202287872

The final date to apply is November 17 inclusive.