Communications Specialist

Mission and objectives

The purpose of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) is to coordinate the efforts of the UN Country Team operating in Ukraine to ensure provision of efficient and effective assistance to accelerate the country’s steady progress towards social and economic development, observance of the world’s democratic standards and facilitation of Ukraine’s-world integration process. The UN RC in Ukraine is the designated representative of the Secretary-General and aims to bring together different resident and non-resident UN agencies, funds and programmes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at a country level. Working closely with the national government in Ukraine, the RCO advocates for the interests and mandates of the UN while drawing on the support and guidance of the entire UN family. The important role of the RC in responding to national needs and priorities includes supporting the Government’s efforts for a coordinated, multidisciplinary response aimed at implementation and monitoring of assistance strategies and programmes.

Context

The UN Volunteer is responsible for delivering communication content promptly, managing the UN’s social media accounts, and providing excellent communication support to the Resident Coordinator

Task description

Under the supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator Office and the Head of UNIC, the UN Volunteer is responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Support in managing the UN in Ukraine website and social media outreach;

• Assist in gathering, preparing, translating, and publishing content on the UN website and social media;

• Assist in compiling and sending out newsletters and other periodic content for the media and stakeholders;

• Assist in the preparation and adaptation to the Ukrainian context of the content for International days and important events, provided by the UN Headquarters.

• Prepare visuals for social media posts and website stories, including taking photos, recording and editing videos, creating designs and modifying existing ones.

• Support in drafting press releases, media advisories and impact stories;

• Support in maintaining social media scheduling, as well as reporting; • Monitor UN agencies' social media for relevant content.

• Assist in social listening and daily media monitoring of the local, regional and international media outlets for the potential UN reputational risks.

• Upload the communication materials and visuals to SharePoint.

• Support the team organizing events if needed.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social media management of public pages (Facebook, X, Instagram, Youtube).

• Content creation, including, but not limited to, taking photos, videos, and graphic design.

• Writing for different audiences and translation.

• Interpersonal communication and working effectively in multicultural settings.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, languages, international relations, political science or other related fields

• 3 years of experience in social media management of public pages (Facebook, X, Instagram, Youtube)

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian

• Content creation, including, but not limited to, taking photos, videos, and graphic design. - Writing for different audiences and translation. - Interpersonal communication and working effectively in multicultural settings

• Knowledge of communication-specific software (i.e. Canva, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Trello, Talkwalker, Mailchimp).

• Storytelling, communication of change, creativity for engagement, advocacy, creating impactful messages, explaining difficult topics in simple words

National UN Volunteer Expert Entitlements:

• Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): USD 1,587/month (in UAH), includes hardship differential.
• Entry Lump Sum: USD 400 (one-time).
• Medical and Life Insurance:
• UNV medical insurance (for volunteer and eligible dependents).
• Life insurance coverage during the assignment.
• Leave Entitlements:
• Annual Leave: 2.5 days/month.
• Learning Leave: Up to 10 days/year.
• Sick Leave: 30 days certified + 7 days uncertified/year.
• Assignment Duration: 6 months full-time, with possibility of extension based on performance and funding.