Communications Senior Officer

Under the supervision of the Сountry Вirector, the Communication Senior Officer will support the implementation of communications strategy and  establish communications resources for the team, support media engagements and other visibility events, and build the overall communications capacity across the response. The Communications Senior Officer will receive technical support from the Head Office but is expected to work with a high level of independence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead on producing, updating, and implementing the MI Ukraine communication strategy and action plan, with special focus on timely implementation of communication outputs of humanitarian projects implemented by MI and its partners .
• Promote, advocate for, and raise awareness about MI’s work, impact, and results through a variety of communication channels, in close cooperation with the Country Director, Head of Programme and other team members as relevant.
• Provide support to MI and partners’ programmes with regards to developing and disseminating quality public information materials, translation and proofreading of booklets, brochures, leaflets, reports, infographics etc. as assigned, compliance with donors’ visibility requirements.
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of visibility materials, including vests, stickers, notebooks, and banners, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and MI's visual identity.
• Develop and implement MI’s Ukraine social media strategy. Contribute to MI’s global social media accounts as needed.
• Provide translation between Ukrainian and English and for meetings with authorities as needed
• Any other responsibilities falling under the section/department’s mandate, as instructed by the line manager.

Your profile: 

• University degree in journalism, communications, marketing, international relations or equivalent.
• Minimum seven years of relevant professional experience in a similar field.
• At least 4 years working with a humanitarian NGO, preferably with donor funded programs. Candidate must be able to demonstrate competency with humanitarian principles and how to translate humanitarian principles into communications work.
• Works independently with the ability to problem solve and generate innovative content for communications and promotional materials.
• Proficiency with photoshop, lightroom, illustrator, professional photography, videography, graphic design or editing skills are not required but are a distinct advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Fluency in both Ukrainian and English Languages (written and spoken); Must be able to produce materials in both languages and provide translation as required.

What we offer:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Kyiv/Ukraine with frequent travel to other oblasts 
• Duration of contract: One year (with possibility to extend)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package