Mission and objectivesUNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional and local authorities, civil societies, private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine in its efforts to eliminate poverty, develop peopleโs capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP is in line with 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to achieve national strategic capacity development.
ContextOne of main goals of the Project is support the main beneficiary Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources 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 โMitigating the risks of long-term environmental disasters in Ukraine through the establishment of a Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessmentโ (Environmental Damage Assessment) aims to establish the Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment. It will enable the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine and other state bodies under the SOC 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 assist 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.
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of Project Manager and Communication Officer, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for advising the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine in development and implementation of communication strategies and plans for raising awareness about changes in legislation in climate change and environmental protection, as well as about environmental damages caused by military invasion. S/he will ensure provision of quality and timely services and processes for the Project. - Perform various communication support activities for the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, including, but not limited to: - Preparing content (press releases, posts, tweets, infographics) for the Ministryโs website and social media pages; - Preparing draft statements, talking points and presentations for the Ministryโs experts for high-level international meetings and events, following-up with post-meeting coverage and reports. - Developing of articles, leaflets, infographics and other explanatory materials for various target audiences; - Assisting in the organisation of public events; - Coordinating interviews and commentary of the Ministryโs experts to media outlets; - Conducting media monitoring; - Participate in the meeting, conferences, trainings if required by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine and/or Project Manager; - Prepare analytical papers if requested; - Ensure that all projectโs needs are met through the timely provision of communication support under the supervision of Project Manager; - Perform other duties as may be required by UNDP management.
Competencies and values- Accountability - Adaptability and flexibility - Creativity - Judgement and decision-making - Planning and organising - Professionalism - Self-management
Living conditions and remarksThe contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with the possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract. Allowances: โข Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1587 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as โEโ. โข USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment Medical and life insurance: โข Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. โข Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: โข Annual leave: UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. โข Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period. โข Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. โข Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.