Communication Officer Ukraine Dnipro
Communication Officer Ukraine Dnipro
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Job Description
The Communication officer will provide direct support to the East Area Office in the implementation of NRCs 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 NRCs 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 NRCs 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 communicationsrelated activities.
- Ensure the delivery of quality communication products in English Ukrainian and Russian (feature stories press releases infographics photostories 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 NRCs 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 jobrelated 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.
- Bachelors 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 achance 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
