Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The Joint EU-UN Programme for Rural Development - Phase III (ENPARD IV Abkhazia Component) is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It builds on the results and achievements obtained under two previous phases (Phase II and Phase I) as well as COVID-19 action complementing to ENPARD III Abkhazia Component.

The overall objective of the Joint EU-UN Programme (henceforth “project”) is to contribute to improved quality of life and socio-economic conditions of the rural population in Abkhazia, both of men and women in equal manner as well as specific target groups such as individuals with disabilities, or minority ethnic groups, with special focus on agriculture. The goal of the project is to bring about changes through three specific objectives:

Increase protection of consumers and producers; this will be pursued through awareness raising on food safety, and dissemination of Good Agricultural Practices at farm level
Enhance resilience of rural communities; this will be pursued through improved agricultural practices, enhanced local expertise, and strengthened diversification of income generation sources
Enhance community empowerment and social inclusion and cohesion through community-led local development initiatives

Under direct supervision of ENPARD IV Technical Coordinator, overall guidance of UNDP CPR Team Leader and in coordination with ENPARD IV team as well as UNDP’s communications unit, the Communications Analyst based in Sukumi will ensure implementation of the project’s communication and visibility plan, including messaging, branding and outreach activities
Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to the implementation of communication and visibility plan in a conflict sensitive manner with Do No Harm approach:

Together with Technical Coordinator develop communication plan for the duration of the project
Prepare regular posts and/or stories on social media platforms
Provide assistance and inputs for educational videos under CARD component
Ensure accurate functioning of ENPARD website
Prepare contextual advertisement on social media platforms
Produce news inputs for ENPARD website every month, including but not limited to articles, success stories, infographics, short videos, photo stories, etc
Create information materials for ENPARD IV grant-mechanism related activities and advertise it using local communication channels.
Ensure UNDP’s and EU’s visibility in line with existing guidelines
Produces and overseas production of communication products: brochures, booklets, press-releases, audio-visual materials, backgrounders, and so forth.
Prepare communication reports and collect visibility inputs if requested
Communicate with donor representatives to discuss visibility and communication materials.

Assist in organization of public outreach events in a conflict sensitive manner with Do No Harm approach:

Together with Technical Coordinator, to organize outreach and public awareness events including but not limited to the grant signing ceremonies, LAG capacity building events, ENPARD IV final event etc.
Research different ideas for events and awareness campaigns targeting key project stakeholders and the public
Participate in public events to build-up networks and disseminate the knowledge and experience compiled by the project.

Institutional Arrangement

Communications Analyst will work under the direct supervision of the ENPARD IV Technical Coordinator, overall guidance of CPR Team Leader and in close cooperation with project team in Sukhumi, as well as UNDP’s communications unit.
Competencies
Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

Business Management - Communication:
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience;
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Communications - Brand & quality management:
Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality
Communications - Campaign management:
Ability to produce and implement communications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change
Communications - Graphic design:
Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products
Communications - Media Relations:
Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages
Communications - Multimedia writing/editing:
Ability to create and/or edit written content for multimedia
Communications - Writing and editing:
Ability to create and/or edit written content in different UN languages.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, public relations, communications, journalism, international relations, or a related discipline.
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master's degree.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of working experience in public relations or communications field, including content production, and editing, for traditional and social media.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Russian languages.
Knowledge of Abkhaz language is an asset.

Required skills:

Awareness/understanding and consideration of Do No Harm principle
Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

Experience of working in international organization would be an asset.
Experience with targeted advertising on social media is a strong asset
Experience in a similar assignment with public sector/NGO would be a strong asset.