Консультант/ка з комунікацій (Довкілля) для ПРООН / Communications Consultant (Environment) for UNDP
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
The Communications Consultant will support Ukraine’s state authorities (the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine (SEI), the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR), and the Ukrainian Parliament’s Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management) in drafting and implementing communication plans for raising awareness about environmental damage caused by the war.
Communication is an indispensable part of the reform and recovery process. Consistent and comprehensive communication is needed to ensure public awareness and understanding of the Inspectorate’s efforts and adequate involvement of civil society organisations.
The Communications Consultant will work under the project «Mitigating the risks of long-term environmental disasters in Ukraine through the establishment of a Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment».
One of main goals of the Project is support the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine in development of necessary legislation for recording the evidence on environmental damage caused by the Russian military invasion, as well as practical mechanisms to collect the evidence throughout Ukraine. Considering emergency needs to recovery actions and limited capacities of the governmental bodies, there are significant needs of external support from international partners.
The project «Mitigating the risks of long-term environmental disasters in Ukraine through the establishment of a Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment» aims to establish the Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment. It will enable the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine to execute its mandate, through:
- providing advisory and operational support for the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities;
- elaborating impact assessment methodology;
- training support to increase knowledge of the state officials;
- functioning of the interactive platform on environmental damage (in coordination with other projects/donors);
- development and implementation of communications campaigns to raise awareness amongst the public on environmental damage in general, including on its gendered impacts;
- facilitating gender-responsive assessments of the environmental damage;
- providing and assisting in purchasing certified mobile stations/laboratories for measuring environmental data for the State Environmental Inspectorate.
The UNDP Energy and Environment Portfolio is seeking for a National UN Volunteer Specialist to support the Environmental Damage Assessment project in their activities.
The Communications Consultant (National UN Volunteer Specialist) will report on biweekly basis and/or as required by project team.
Requirements for candidates:
- 3 years of experience in crafting and executing impactful communication plans.
- Experience of providing consultancy services in communications to government agencies will be an asset. PC literacy (advanced PowerPoint, Excel, Word skills).
- Attention to detail and commitment to clear, concise communication.
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, International Relations, Environment, Energy, Climate Change, Marketing or other relevant field.
- Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
- English, Level: Working knowledge, 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 1587
- 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/1739166175149312
The final date to apply is November 5 inclusive.
