UNODC uses external communication and public relations to strengthen its visibility, resource mobilization and to enhance the efficiency of the UNODC’s support to national counterparts within responses in line with its mandate. The role of external communication and public relations communications is to promote effective work in line with the SDGs and UNSDCF priorities, as well as to address the needs that may arise.
Responsibilities:
Develop and design short films, podcasts, web stories, leaflets, banners, visuals, tweets, posts, any other communication material for the UNODC Programme Office in Ukraine.
Develop communication/information strategy advice/concept notes/plans and similar products upon request of UNODC POUKR responsible staff.
Take preparatory/coordination sessions with related POUKR personnel before/during communication/information sessions and other activities towards external users, propose/accept inputs from the POUKR team.
Advise/create/share/support and manage any online or offline information. materials/training/presentations/leaflets/visuals, posts, tweets and so on, and propose the most effective forms of communication.
Collect data and report on the social media effectiveness/dynamics, and propose its effectiveness improvement.
Familiarize oneself with the materials to be shared.
Maintain contact with the visitors of websites, platforms, and other UNODC POUKR sources.
Assist in developing project proposals, concept notes, and reports for stakeholders, ensuring that financial projections and grant monitoring processes are accurately followed and reported.
Assist in the strategy development and resource mobilization efforts within UNODC’s partnerships portfolio.
Contribute to the development of engagement strategies and donor mapping/partner profiles within the POUKR portfolio, ensuring a cohesive and strategic approach to partnership engagement.
the list of platforms/web resources and other online/web-based sources that will be used.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, website design, public relations, social media management, social science or another relevant field.
At least seven years of professional work in respective spheres (public relations, social media management, international relations, communications, social science, or other relevant field).
Good skills in video shooting and editing, photography shooting and editing, strong user of MS Office media set, Adobe Photoshop and similar it applications.
Strong communication and coordination skills, analytical capacities, and the ability to provide coherent support is required.
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.); familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
Proven ability to deliver a substantial part of capacity building training on communication and social media management will be an advantage.
National experience is mandatory, International experience, preferably in low- and middle-income countries, is desirable.
Practical experience of creating communication messages/campaigns/visuals/promotions targeting decision-makers, families, people, and youth affected by drug use disorders is desirable.
Intercultural work experience and/or experience working with the UN is desirable.
