Republic of Moldova

Communications Associate

Vacancy Number: 148/Of-2008

Background: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Analyst, the Communications Associate supports the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the understanding and awareness of UNDP with partners, the media and the public. The Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UNDP.

The Communications Associate works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams in the CO, staff of other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff (Communications Office) and Regional Communications Advisor, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.

Summary of key functions:

1. Support to formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies;
2. Support to elaboration and implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan;
3. Maintenance of web sites, databases and knowledge management systems;
4. Facilitation of knowledge building and Knowledge sharing.

 
Qualifications and skills required:

• University Degree in Journalism, Political Sciences or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in communication/public relations at the national level.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems.
• Fluency in English and Romanian. Good knowledge of Russian.

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their Application Letters and Personal History form (P.11) with the mark “Communications Associate” by October 15, 2008 to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org.

Only those short-listed will be contacted.

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.