Работа в Одессе

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional to fill in a vacant post of Public Relations Assistant for its project “European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine”

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Project Title: EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine
Post Title: Public Relations Assistant
Contract type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Odessa
Expected EOD: 1 December 2008

Duties and responsibilities:
Under direct supervision of the Reporting and Communications Officer, the incumbent will support the implementation of EUBAM communication strategy focusing on performing the following functions:

• Assure smooth operational running of the PR unit by means of following UNDP and EC established operational rules and procedures;
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the organisation of publicity/outreach activities of the Mission and knowledge-sharing events;
• Disseminate information and publications;
• Assist at public events such as roundtable discussions, press conferences, interviews, etc;
• Maintain information database, photo, audio and video library;
• Prepare content for the web site and updating of the web site;
• Assist in developing visibility materials including reviewing translations;
• Maintain contacts with printers and other suppliers to ensure production of visibility materials;
• Backstop Public Information Officer during his/her absence;
• Any other duties as required by the Mission’s needs.

Basic requirements for the incumbent:

• University degree preferably in the public relations or journalism;
• At least three years’ experience of working in public relations or external relations;
• Experience in working for technical assistance projects would be an asset;
• Excellent fluency (both oral and written) in English, Russian and Ukrainian languages. Knowledge of the state language of Moldova would be an asset;
• Strong computer skills. Website updating skills would be an asset;
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Cultural sensitivity.

Interested applicants shall submit their CVs and cover letters in English language to e-mail address: [email protected]. Please indicate PR Assistant in the Subject line of your message. Please also mention the minimal salary level expected in your cover letter.

The closing date for applications is 16 November 2008. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.