Communications Assistant (UNESCO)

The Communications Assistant is assigned to the UNESCO Desk in Kyiv to provide, under overall guidance of the Head of the UNESCO Liaison Desk and direct supervision of the National Communications Officer, support to the UNESCO communications activities in the country.

The Communications Assistant will primarily be responsible for supporting the communications efforts of the UNESCO Desk in Kyiv. The incumbent shall work closely with UNESCO staff/consultants based in Kyiv and other cities as well as representatives of relevant UNESCO sectors outside of Ukraine.

Requirements for candidates:

• 4 years of experience in PR and Communications.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in design and editing of multimedia files.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in PR and Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia Production, Information Management, International Relations, or related areas.
• Master’s degree will be considered an advantage.

• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
• French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.

This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Volunteer Specialist):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,587
• Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
• Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
• Learning leave: 10 days annually

To apply for a vacancy, please first register on the UN Volunteers platform https://app.unv.org/ and send an application using this link: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1755093668303104

The final date to apply is May 9 inclusive.