Under the supervision of the Head of Communications (Crisis Communications Specialist), and working in close collaboration with, and under the guidance of, the Emergency Response Coordinator, the Communications and External Relations Associate will support the collection of multimedia content from the field, provide recommendations on response gaps, and contribute to advocacy efforts for humanitarian operations in the Southern Oblasts. Specifically, the Communications and External Relations Associate will be responsible for the following key functions:

Responsibilities:

• Assist Crisis Communications Specialist and the Emergency Response Coordinator in.
• Creating compelling content, including articles, social media posts, and multimedia materials, toraise awareness and support for UNFPA's initiatives.•Rapidly responding to Kyiv office with communications materials during a crisis.
•  Contributing original high-quality photo and video assets to UNFPA’s multimedia bank.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to identify storytelling opportunitiesand develop impactful narratives that highlight UNFPA's work.
• Monitoring local and media coverage and public discourse related to UNFPA’s mandate andprovide timely analysis and recommendations to enhance UNFPA's communication efforts.
• Liaising with partners and operational organizations on GBV and SRH response in closeconsultation with the GBV Programme Manager and SRH Specialist.
• Liaising with Implementing Partners operating in relevant Oblasts, in consultation with IP FocalPoints.
• Supporting in arranging meetings, roundtables, seminars and other events related to the work ofcommunication and external relations in for the Emergency Response Team in the South, takingnotes, and producing related reports.
• Following-up on the implementation of assigned tasks (including meetings, reporting and others).
• Assisting with written and oral translations and interpretation when needed.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.