Communications Specialist

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $150 million and more than 750 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

The Communications Specialist will conduct and coordinate project communication activities and ensure that project staff and partners understand and implement the project communications strategy and adhere to communications guidelines with a special focus on IREX’s implementing partner.

The goal of the CSO-funded United Voices in Action 2.0 (VIA 2.0) program is to empower IDPs to lead community cohesion and capable and responsive support structures, increase IDPs’ resilience, and drive Ukraine’s national recovery.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

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Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business management, administration, or related field,
• Minimum of 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Very good command of English Language is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment, and ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communications skills, both oral and written required
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Good writing skills in both English and Ukrainian Languages
• Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.
  
  

Your Daily Tasks

• Support the design, development, and delivery of the program's comprehensive communications strategy, ensuring alignment with program goals and donor requirements.
• Support public opinion campaign combating negative stereotypes towards IDPs, building social cohesion, creating equality and non-discrimination conditions in the community and highlighting the importance of communities working together.
• Conduct a social media campaign to increase the reach and engagement of program beneficiaries and enrich useful content for IDPs.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to effectively manage and respond to sensitive or negative situations.
• Analyze data from social media platforms and website analytics to track the performance of communications efforts. Use insights to refine content strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, relevant laws, and regulations governing communications, ensuring the program’s compliance and proposing innovative ideas for enhancement.
• Conduct training sessions or workshops for program staff or partners on effective communication strategies and tools.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread high-quality content for social media, program announcements, press releases, and success stories.
• Develop visual elements, including photos, illustrations, videos, and infographics, for various platforms, coordinating with graphic designers when necessary.
• Mentor and guide grantees’ teams to ensure they follow CSO and IREX policies and communication guidelines.
• Provide required communications inputs to project reporting.
• Create and manage promotional campaigns on social media.
• Monitor media coverage of VIA 2.0 program events and activities.
• Engage regularly with audiences on social media, including responding to messages, comments and reviews, attracting new followers, and collaborating with other organizations and programs.
• Support communications for VIA program events, including disseminating media invitations to public events.
• Identify and collaborate with influencers or advocates who can amplify the program's message to a broader audience.
• Collaborate with other teams or organizations on joint communication initiatives, expanding the program's reach through partnerships.
• Travel throughout Ukraine to attend program events and meetings (if possible and according to IREX policy and the public health situation in Ukraine).
• Process relevant payments for vendors, while ensuring financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with the VIA 2.0 program teams to prepare, edit, and proofread social media content and provide recommendations and support for social media use, including for any technical issues.
• Prepare success stories about program activities based on the Senior Program Managers’ request.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

You Will Get

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular full-time Ukraine based staff who works from a worksite outside the Ukraine office for one or more days a week.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.