Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Job: National Expert on Public Outreach at UNFPA Armenia Company

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Category:

Type: Full Time

Deadline: 14-Aug-18 00:00:00

Salary:

Description
The National Expert on Public Outreach will work under the overall guidance of the UNDP Climate Change Programme Coordinator and direct supervision of Project Task Leader. More specifically the incumbent will perform the tasks listed below.

Responsibilities
- Develop PR and Communication strategy of the Project's interventions in Armenia in close cooperation with the Project's International Stakeholder Engagement Expert;
- Follow up the implementation of PR and Communication strategy, including assistance in development of the ToRs for outsourced services as well as guidance of the relevant services provider companies, experts and other stakeholders;
- In close cooperation with the Project's International Stakeholder Engagement Expert develop and recommend to the Project team data, activities and other information related to the national project component for Armenia to be released to the public, as needed arrange interviews, develop articles/ features for print, online and broadcast media;
- Develop Armenia concept for the regional energy efficiency youth festival "Vmeste Jarche" based on the relevant experience of Russian Federation and Kazakhstan; the concept should include the list of municipalities covered by the festival, draft programs of the events (per municipalities), rough budget estimation with indication of financing sources (public and municipal budgets, the UNDP, other donors, Armenian or international business operators); coordinate activities/ events envisaged within "Vmeste Jarche" festival concept;
- Develop appliances energy efficiency consumers' awareness raising mechanisms, including energy labeling awareness raising campaign in the energy appliances retail stores, publications on benefits of installation/ replacement of energy efficient energy appliances and lighting fixtures;
- Assist the Project team in increasing the awareness and commitment of decision makers on benefits of the introduction of EE technologies and solutions in design and implementation of public and municipal projects for construction/ modernization of indoor and outdoor lighting and engineering systems through development of the promotional materials such as guidelines, EE show cases, brochures, etc.;
- Organize various thematic events, including openings, presentations, contests for schoolchildren/ students/ sector professionals and others as need may emerge within the assignment period, participate in developing ToRs for outsourced services;
- Assist in organization of workshops/ seminars/ conferences, including communication with the media;
- Assist the Project's International Stakeholder Engagement Expert in partnership building and maintaining with Armenian stakeholders, namely national and local authorities, private sector, educational establishments, mass media and other partners;
- Develop Project's Armenia component outreach materials, press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, etc. and ensure the proper reflection of the Project objectives and achievements in them;
- Participate in regular update of the Project's website with materials related with Armenia component related activities, interventions and events in cooperation with Project's experts;
- Perform other task relevant duties as required.

Expected Deliverables:
- PR and Communication strategy for the Project's Armenia component is developed and followed up;
- Armenia concept for the regional energy efficiency youth festival "Vmeste Jarche" is developed and followed up;
- Project related information is properly released, communication with the national stakeholders is built and maintained, assistance to Project events in Armenia is provided;
- Energy labeling awareness raising campaign is designed and implemented;
- Support in elaboration of EE promotion materials for public and municipal projects is provided;
- Project's national component outreach materials are developed and properly disseminated;
- Regular update of the Project's website with Armenia national component related materials is done.

RequiredQualifications
- Advanced university degree in Public Administration, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing or other related field;
- At least 5 years of extensive experience in communication and administration;
- Experience with international projects;
- Proven experience in energy and environment related communication and outreach will be an asset;
- Excellent knowledge of Armenian, Russian and English languages, with good writing skills.
- Good knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; web applications Access); advanced knowledge of Social Media;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive and collaborative style that works well in teams;
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills;
- High degree of independence and responsibility;
- Result oriented and fact based management approach.

Benefits

Job URL: iJob.am - National Expert on Public Outreach @ UNFPA Armenia

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