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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Communications Assistant will manage social media platforms reflecting the progress of the Project and provide support in creating strategic relationships with and research on donors and events. The Communications Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and in close coordination with the UNDP Communications Analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Design, regularly update and implement the Project communications strategy, focusing on increasing awareness of the Project and its progress among the target audience;
- Analyze the effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to improve visibility;
- Manage Project’s website (regularly update “blog”, “project” and “events” pages) and social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Medium, YouTube); prepare human-interest stories, articles, press releases and media posts highlighting the successful implementation of the Project; develop and engage with an online community;
- Design and disseminate outreach materials including fact sheets, brochures, video broadcasts and other print/ digital materials. Organize, facilitate and track online/ in-person public events;
- Develop articles/ features/ photo stories for print, online and broadcast media, arrange for interviews as needed;
- Ensure proper cooperation with corresponding PR specialists of donor-assisted projects on similar area(s). Assist the Project Coordinator in activities aimed at increasing visibility and branding;
- Assist the Project team in building and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders, donors, partners;
- Assist in organization of workshops/ seminars/ conferences, including communication with media, drafting press releases, transition of materials (if needed);
- Perform other communications related activities and duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Secondary education; bachelor’s degree in PR, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a relevant field would be desired;
- 5 years of relevant experience in the field of communications and/ or PR at the national or international level;
- Alternatively, if in a possession of bachelor’s degree, the 2 years of relevant experience in the field of communication and/ or PR at the national or international level would be required;
- Proven experience in developing media materials and human-interest stories in various formats to target various audiences. Portfolio of social media accounts in relevant contexts (links to Facebook and Twitter pages) is required;
- Direct experience with online engagement and digital communications;
- Excellent writing skills and strong oral communication skills;
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, and experience in handling web-based communications and management systems;
- Fluency in English and Armenian languages; knowledge of Russian language is an asset.

Desired Skills:
- Ability to work under time pressure and handle multiple activities concurrently;
- High sense of responsibility and an ability to work quickly and accurately.

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: Level1: 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 and Technical Competencies
- Communication: Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. 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;
- Social Media Management: Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks;
- Digital and Innovation - Social Media: Knowledge of Social media and ability to advice the use of social media for development outcomes;
- Relationship Management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/ or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding;
- Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates may view the vacancy notice and apply through the following link: https://tinyurl.com/35buf7fz.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

- Contract type: National Personnel Service Agreement - NPSA
- Position level: NB2/NPSA5

ABOUT: 

Stronger Services for Equal Participation and Inclusive Development is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) joint project aiming at strengthening the basic service provision system in Armenia through a life-cycle approach and establishment of continuous care and support to children and adults with disabilities. This includes habilitation and rehabilitation, health, social and developmental services, all of which are extremely weak or not available in most regions of Armenia. The overarching goal of the Project is to create a system of disability assessment and service provision that in addition to providing services addressing issues identified by a medical diagnosis guarantees compliance with the rights of people with disabilities and promotes full participation in social and economic life. At the current stage, the Project identifies strategically located service provision/rehabilitation centers to fully equip and strengthen them, so they could serve as service provision hubs for certain regions. This will bring high-quality services closer to people throughout Armenia. In parallel, the Project will support the requalification of the current and new staff in the health, social and education sectors.
Moreover, special attention will be paid to the sub-branch of the Project – veteran support-created in response to the post-war crisis. It will support veterans through strengthening mechanisms and capacities for physical and/or psychological rehabilitation.