Project Communications Associate

Eligibility criteria:

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task:

Under the supervision of the Governance and Peacebuilding Portfolio Manager/Deputy Programme Coordinator the NUNV will be responsible of the following tasks:

• Conduct field trips to meet beneficiaries of both projects in coordination and under guidance of project teams;
• Gather compelling visual and written content (interviews, pictures and raw video footage) capturing the project impact;
• Design and produce multimedia communication assets (human-interest stories, short videos, social media content and other required Public Information Materials) capturing the project's results;
• Draft and share the communications products with Communications team for publication in relevant media channels;
• Support the Communications Team in maintaining and updating the UNDP website with relevant projects’ information;
• Maintain and update regularly the projects’ communications plans;
• Produce and submit regular reports on key communications activities / highlights;
• Closely coordinate with other implementing agencies Communications focal points and the UN Development Coordinators Office;
• Perform any other duties within the scope of work;

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Bachelor Degree in Communications, Journalism, arts and design, social sciences or related fields;

Required experience: 36 Months

Experience remark:

• At least 3 years of experience in communications, design, advocacy, public relations, media content development, journalism, or other related experience;.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering and producing multimedia communication content (photos, short stories / articles, videos, and other PI materials).
• Experience in using social media platforms and generating interest (followers);
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, driving through complex messages;
• Valid driving license and able to drive vehicles;
• Previous experience as a volunteer at local, national, or international level is a distinct advantage

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Albanian(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Serbian(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Public information and reporting, Other communications related experience

Driving license: Yes

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

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This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Kosovo and legal residents in Kosovo with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply.