Media Analyst (Environmental Scanning Officer) – Kyiv – 868637

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields. 

ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/.  

About the job 

The ICRC Communication Unit recruits a Media Analyst (Environmental Scanning Officer) based in its Kyiv office. In close cooperation with team members and line managers, the Environmental Scanning Officer will support decision-making by proactively identifying, monitoring, and analyzing information from a variety of public sources in line with the delegation's priorities. S/He contextualizes and links the selected information with the political, economic, and security environment and performs systematic monitoring of the reputation of the ICRC and National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in local languages or local media. 

Start date: as soon as possible   

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Media analysis: monitoring, measuring, and evaluating the visibility of the ICRC and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukrainian sources (media, social media).
• Analysis of the Ukrainian news linking the information to the broader political, social, and economic situation using facts and data
• Identifying influencers to support public and operational communication 
• Identifying and monitoring a variety of public sources that are relevant for the ICRC (with a specific focus on local languages) on issues related to the delegation's communication and operational objectives.
• Proactively exploring, identifying, and analyzing emerging issues and trends.
• Reporting efficiently  observed in public sources, including social media
• In times of crisis, adapting monitoring and reporting to support the delegation's priorities and challenges
• Supporting data analysis performed by qualifying and validating local data and sources 

What we offer you

• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Annual paid 20 working days' vacation
• Competitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxation
• Medical insurance for employees and family
• ICRC Institutional training
• Individual development covered by ICRC
• Foreign language courses 
• Convenient office location in the city center 

About you

To be successful as an Environmental Scanning Officer in the Communication Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:   

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree
• Certified experience in online information searching, filtering, and evaluating
• At least 3 years experience as Environment Scanning Officer 1 or a similar position
• Excellent knowledge of the media and social media landscape
• Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian
• Computer literate
• Proven capacity to analyze complex and evolving situations
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment 

Interested? Yes? Then apply.

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). 

In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. 

(Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.) 

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English. 

Application deadline:  28 April 2024 

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.