Communication Officer Ukraine Dnipro

Job Description

The Communication officer will provide direct support to the East Area Office in the implementation of NRC’s internal and external communication initiatives. In particular, he/she will be responsible for drafting, editing and translating communication materials for the media and social networks while keeping a close liaison with the Communications staff of the Country Office and other area offices.

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of NRC Communications Strategy, based on the Country Advocacy Strategy, and in line with NRC’s Global Communications Strategy.
• Support the East Area Office with preparation of the communications materials to increase visibility of the NRC work in East region of Ukraine.
• Implement delegated communication function portfolio according to plan of action.
• Develop and suggest the remedies for information dissemination.
• Editing of NRC’s outgoing correspondence.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of media and communication materials.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the function.
  
  

Specific responsibilities:

• Undertake regular travel to NRC program locations to gather content relating to NRC programs for the development of public and/ or internal information materials, and support program staff with communications-related activities.
• Ensure the delivery of quality communication products in English, Ukrainian and Russian (feature stories, press releases, infographics, photo-stories, case studies, etc.)
• Translating and proofreading of booklets, brochures, leaflets, reports, infographics etc. as assigned, make sure that the communication materials are in compliance with donors’ visibility requirements.
• Establish and maintain contact with the local and regional media, including managing media requests on NRC’s programme activities.
• Collaborate with communication departments of Head, regional, Country and other area offices in implementing of communication and advocacy strategies through mainstream and social media, public events, global website, etc.
• Provide liaison with local authorities’ media office.
• Monitor coverage of the local and regional media.
• Support NRC project in organization of public events, round tables, meetings, etc.
• Provide translation/interpretation whenever needed.
• Represent the organization as spokesperson in media channel upon EAO management request.
• Other job-related duties assigned by the line manager.
  
  

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, media and public information. Experience in humanitarian, civil society, government, human rights sectors would be an asset.
• Bachelor's degree or Higher education in a field of in journalism/communication, political studies, human rights or any relevant subject or demonstrated relevant experience in lieu of official academic background.
• Experience in preparation of communication materials for mainstream and social media.
• Advanced knowledge of English and proficient knowledge of Ukrainian.
• Knowledge of photo and video management software (Canva, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, etc)
• Good Knowledge of the software programs (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential.
• Strong work ethic and focus on results.
• Strong organizational and team working skills.
  
  

What Do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;
  
  

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.