Consultant – Communications Consultant (Culture Sector)
at UNESCO, Ukraine
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- Closing date
- 9 December 2026
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- Type of post
- Administration and business
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- Level 2 - Middle
- First seen
- 27 October 2026, on UNESCO
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JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Consultant Contract Hiring Unit : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station : Ukraine Work location : On site Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC+3 Time) : 10/11/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismOVERVIEW “Fostering Social Cohesion and Community Recovery through Creative Industries, Cultural Exchanges and Support to the Literature Sector in Ukraine.” The project promotes culture and creativity as contributors to social inclusion, well-being and community recovery amid the ongoing war. The project’s seven complementary activities focus on support to the literary sector, international cultural exchange and intercultural cooperation, inclusive access to cultural services, and the role of culture and creative industries in well-being, social reintegration and community recovery. They engage cultural professionals, institutions and communities across Ukraine, with particular attention to war-affected populations and groups facing barriers to cultural participation. The diversity of activities, implementing partners and target audiences requires coordinated communication to ensure that information is accurate, accessible and consistently presented. Dedicated support is needed to document implementation and results, communicate participants’ experiences, facilitate public engagement and ensure appropriate acknowledgement of UNESCO and the Government of Flanders. The Communications Consultant will support content planning and production, liaison with implementing partners, and communication coverage of activities, many of which take place in Lviv. Communication will primarily address Ukrainian-speaking audiences through relevant institutional, partner and media channels, while supporting information exchange with international partners and UNESCO colleagues.ASSIGNMENTS To ensure timely, accurate and coordinated communication of the project’s activities and results, highlighting UNESCO’s work with Ukrainian partners and the support of the Government of Flanders. The assignment will strengthen public awareness, improve access to information and promote opportunities for cultural participation through cooperation with Ukrainian public authorities, municipal institutions, cultural organizations, implementing partners and media. Outreach will primarily engage Ukrainian-speaking audiences through UNESCO and partner channels, with selected English-language content supporting international outreach and coordination. All communication products will acknowledge partners’ contributions and comply with UNESCO and donor visibility requirements. Long Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the overall authority of the Head of the UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine and the direct supervision of the Head of the Culture Unit, the consultant shall undertake the following tasks in coordination with the designated communications representative and the Flanders project focal point: Communication Planning and Content Development • Prepare and maintain a communication plan and content calendar aligned with project activities, identifying priority audiences, key messages, channels and publication opportunities.• Propose and develop stories showcasing work on the ground, participants’ experiences and the contribution of cultural participation to inclusion and community recovery.• Research, draft and edit articles, news items, press releases, website content, social media posts, video scripts, talking points and briefing materials, primarily in Ukrainian. Prepare selected English-language summaries and coordination materials as required.• Collect and verify facts, quotations and results with the project team and partners, and submit materials for UNESCO review before publication. Partner Communication and Donor Visibility • Serve as the project’s day-to-day communication liaison with implementing partners and coordinate outreach with