Communication and Public Relations Analyst (Part-time, 80%)

Background

Launched in 2020, the UNDP Armenia "Sustainable Communities" programme is a comprehensive portfolio of projects aimed at advancing sustainable development across Armenia by addressing the critical challenges faced by local communities. The programme prioritizes fostering resilience, enhancing economic opportunities, promoting environmental sustainability, and strengthening inclusive governance. By empowering communities to adopt innovative and effective solutions, this initiative seeks to drive long-term improvements in living standards, contributing to the overall well-being and prosperity of the nation.

Within this framework, the programme is seeking a Communications and PR Analyst to support strategic communications, visibility, and knowledge-sharing efforts, ensuring that programme achievements, lessons learned, and impact are effectively communicated to diverse stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support to the planning and design of “Sustainable Communities” (SC), Programme Public Relations and Communication Strategy:

• Prepare and conduct communications needs assessment for the Programme;
• Provide input to the SC Programme communication and PR strategy based on the Country Office strategic priorities and Portfolio Action Plan;
• Provide input to and draft stories for local media to increase coverage and understanding of the SC Programme work and activities in the country;
• Develop Terms of Reference for different communications needs, outreach materials, press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, ensuring appropriate reflection of the programme/project goals and objectives;
• Provide strategic input by designing and implementing communication work plan and guidelines, social media strategy and media engagement plans for SC Programme.

Social media management:

• Prepare social media posts, stories, articles, publications, press releases and manage content for soci