Community Engagement Analyst, NPSA-8, DS Dnipro (National Position)

The Community Engagement Analyst will support the implementation of Social Management Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan for EIB-funded recovery programmes in Ukraine. The role involves community participation, transparency, accountability, and capacity building to strengthen social cohesion and inclusion in recovery projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the EIB Recovery Programmes in carrying out comprehensive needs assessments, situational and policy analyses to identify priorities and inform strategic and project planning.
• Establish and strengthen working relationships with partners at sub-national and local levels including regional/local authorities and civil society organizations.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate stakeholder consultations and relevant field missions using participatory methods.
• Contribute to formulation of project concepts and proposals, detailed implementation plans, and capacity-building activities.
• Liaise with partners and facilitate communication on project related activities.
• Manage organization of project activities in alignment with implementation plans, adhering to quality standards and procurement policies.
• Contribute to preparation of progress and other reports as required.
• Support planning and organization of Project Board meetings ensuring engagement of partners and stakeholders.
• Execute work missions.
• Support assessments to identify local community recovery and development needs and priorities.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop stakeholder engagement strategies including vulnerable and seldom-heard groups.
• Support establishment of cross-sectoral partnerships for local initiatives.
• Facilitate collaborations between public authorities and multiple stakeholders within regional development projects.
• Work with local and regional stakeholders to support community-led initiatives.
• Provide support in resource mobilization strategies for community-led initiatives and projects.
• Support communication and networking with donors, NGOs, and UN agencies to build synergy.
• Work as a trainer and resource person in trainings for communities and partners.
• Identify, communicate and share best practices and lessons learned from local initiatives.
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Proactively share information with the IG team and UNDP country office.
• Support implementation of communication plans and dissemination of communication products.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other UN agencies, governmental institutions, NGOs on monitoring and evaluation issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and UNDP Ukraine Leadership.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Law, International Relations, Political Science, Media or other related fields is required.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the fields described above in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
• Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in regional or community development or related areas.
• Experience in capacity development and training in the areas of stakeholders/community engagement, community mobilization, environmental and social monitoring would be an advantage.
• Experience in civil society development and civic activism would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with social and environmental standards of international organizations/institutions, in particular EIB Environmental and Social standards, would be an advantage.
• Experience of working/liaisoning with UNDP or other UN agencies and evidence of knowledge of the respective policies and procedures will be considered an asset.
• Experience in organizing events (forums, conferences, etc.) at national or sub-national levels (please list at least 5 events) is desired.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Ukrainian is required for local personnel.

Skills

• Community Engagement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Capacity Development
• Training Design
• Social Mobilization
• Environmental Monitoring
• Social Monitoring
• Civil Society Development
• Civic Engagement
• Event Organization
• Social Management Plan Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement Plan
• Knowledge of EIB Environmental Standards
• Knowledge of EIB Social Standards
• UNDP Liaison
• UN Policies and Procedures
• Social Cohesion
• Inclusion Strategies Design
• English
• Ukrainian

Languages

English, Ukrainian