Events and Graphic Design Associate

Kyiv/ Lviv/ Odesa

ERA BACKGROUND 

Ukraine’s efforts to win the future – emerging from Russia’s full-scale war ready to accelerate its development as a sovereign, independent, democratic, and prosperous state – require a dynamic, inclusive economic recovery. Through partnerships with the government and robust private sector engagement, ERA has supported economic growth and resilience in Ukraine since 2018. Following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent occupation of the part of Ukraine, ERA shifted from its focus on Eastern Ukraine to cover development priorities across the country that address Ukraine’s urgent needs in export logistics and infrastructural improvements.

AGRI-UKRAINE GRAIN EXPORT LOGISTICS

USAID’s Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) is one of USAID’s core partners implementing the $350 million Agriculture Resilience Initiative – Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine) that was established in 2022 to bolster Ukrainian agricultural exports and alleviate the global food security crisis exacerbated by the war. Under AGRI-Ukraine, ERA partners with public and private companies to complement and leverage urgently-needed grain transportation and transshipment investments.

INFRASTRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS ERA also directly supports the Government of Ukraine, including the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (SARDI), the State Customs Service and Ukrainian Railways, to upgrade 42 of Ukraine’s border crossing points (BCPs). Modern and more efficient border infrastructure and customs procedures will reduce export costs and increase export capacity, enabling  Ukraine to scale trade and advance its path to EU integration.

 About the job

The Events and Graphic Design Associate will support the ERA Communications team with their events and graphic design needs. He/She will work with the Communications team, Technical teams, and Operations teams to conceptualize, plan, select venues, organize and execute events such as VIP visits, training, conferences, round tables, media events, public outreach activities, etc. He/She will also be expected to contribute to the production of graphic materials in support of events and other ERA activities to clearly convey sectors, results and lessons learned. This may include the production of banners, infographics, presentations, reports, newsletters and other communications products. Events and Graphic Design Associate will report to the Events Coordinator. 

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with communications team, the Events Coordinator, and operations teams, the Events Associate will help plan events, including identifying, scoping and booking venues, arranging invitations, proposing ideas for and managing logistics, organizing catering, preparing event materials, set up venues, facilitate data collection, 
• Support the team to strictly following ERA's security and procurement policies and ensuring quality of execution throughout the event;
• Collaborate effectively with technical teams to ensure optimal event design, format etc.;
• Travel to support the preparation and implementation of events as required; 
• Assist with taking meeting minutes and transcribing meeting notes and handwritten notes from hard copy into electronic format; and
• Collect information about future events, including those organized by national and international stakeholders, and prepare monthly activity and delivery calendars;
• Ensure the proper branding of ERA external/public documents at events or on other deliverables; 
• Format ERA’s publications and reporting documents in accordance with USAID branding and graphic identity requirements;
• Create graphic materials to be used in online resources, social media, traditional media, and web pages of partners and beneficiaries;
• Other activities as requested. 

Job Expectations

In this position, you are expected to share the DAI's four core values: 

• Integrity: commit to civil and ethical behavior, play by the rules, and do the right thing; 
• Responsibility: be accountable to clients, partners, grant recipients, beneficiaries, colleagues, and communities where we work. If you fall short, you own up, fix the problem, and get it right the next time;
• Excellence: adhere to the highest technical and professional standards in innovation, learning, and service;
• Global Citizenship: respect cultural diversity and treat everyone everywhere with professionalism and dignity to make the world a better place. 

About you:

• BA in communications, journalism, international relations, graphic design, or related field;
• 3 years of experience working in a similar capacity on USAID or other international donor-funded projects (desirable but not essential);
• Excellent time-management, organizational skills, and attention to detail required;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English and Ukrainian, and experience preparing high quality written and graphic design materials;
• Exceptional English writing skills, including grammar, syntax, and punctuation;
• Experience in developing social media content desired;
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word and PowerPoint), graphic arts, and/or desktop publishing software;
• Diplomatic and professional skills are required to liaise with ERA stakeholders and technical teams.

WE OFFER

Contract length: 12-month employment agreement with a possibility of extension.

Benefits Package:

• 28 calendar days of annual leave
• 10 days of internal well-being paid leave per annum
• Medical Insurance for ERA staff and their families
• Life Insurance for ERA staff
• Coverage of all expenses for the business trips
• Military reservation is possible and granted if you are on a relevant military register

Start date: July 1, 2024

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English to Відправити резюме .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Closing date for applications: June 16, 2024.

For further information about DAI GLOBAL LLC, please consult our website era-ukraine.org.ua.