UNDP Jobs - 11930- PR specialist

PR specialist

Location :

Minsk, BELARUS

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2009

Application Deadline :

01-Sep-09 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB3

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 Months, with possible extension based on annual performance evaluation

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The project’s strategy addresses capacity and awareness issues amongst state enterprises and local authorities by building capacity to provide information and consulting services, and training to local authority and state enterprise employees in energy efficiency. The Project will support local authorities and state enterprises efforts to identify energy efficiency opportunities and increase internal investments to realize such opportunities in the DH&CHP sector, including the utilization of concessional financing opportunities being offered by central government. The Project team will assess opportunities of local bank loans for energy efficiency investment projects. In addition to building awareness the project plans to create momentum amongst local government for investment in energy efficiency by designing and testing employee bonuses for realizing energy efficiency and institutional incentives by enabling municipalities to retain a part of the savings they make from energy efficiency improvements.

The “Removing Barriers to Energy Efficiency Improvements in the State Sector in Belarus” project was launched in partnership of the Energy Efficiency Department and UNDP.

The “Removing Barriers to Energy Efficiency Improvements in the State Sector in Belarus” project’s focus:

Increasing incentives for state organizations to invest in energy efficiency;
Increasing efficiency of financial resources available to the state sector for energy efficiency investments;
Replication of Project results by the Energy Center established within the Project.

Project’s objective:

Influx of internal investment in energy efficiency projects in the state sector increased as the result of the project implementation

More information about the project can be found at www.energy-efficiency.by

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare the project communication strategy and be responsible for its effective implementation;
Prepare quarterly PR plans and organize activities to inform the public of the general project objectives and achievements in mass-media;
Prepare and disseminate up-to-date information on ongoing project activities and on energy efficiency in Russian and English at the local, national and international levels (press-releases for UNDP Country Office, articles in the national and local media, radio and TV reporting) based on inputs from the Project Manager and National Project Director;
Keep track of the publications about the project in the mass media;
Place and update information on the project web-site;
Assist Project Manager in preparing and carrying out seminars, working meetings and trainings when needed;
Provide translation and interpretation services from English to Russian and vice versa, when required;
According to the requirements agreed with the Project Manager and National Project Director, perform operational communication with the national and international organizations connected with project activities.

The PR specialist is accountable to the Project Manager and coordinates his work with the National Project Director

Competencies

Previous work in projects of international technical assistance is an asset;
Knowledge of UNDP and/or EC rules and regulations is an asset;
Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills;
Excellent computer skills.

Required Skills and Experience

University degree, preferably in public relations or journalism, required;
At least 2 years of proven experience in public relations field;
Excellent spoken and written English and Russian.

Applications procedures:

APPOINTMENT AGAINST THIS POST IS STRICTLY ON LOCAL BASIS.

UNDP WILL ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM RESIDENTS OF BELARUS.

Information about the condition of the SC contract: http://un.by/vacancy/undp/conditions/

Applicants are requested to apply on-line.

Applicants should complete the form stating their interest in and qualifications for the position (in English) and attach the completed Personal History Form: http://un.by/vacancy/undp/form/

Deadline for submission of applications: 1 September 2009

Responsible applicants will be shortlisted, and at least three applicants will gain a personal, or telephone hearing.

Women are encouraged to apply. UNDP is non-smoking work environment.