Communication Officer – Kharkiv – 841167

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 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 team members work across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Communication Department seeks a competent Communication Officer to join our team in Kharkiv. The Communication Officer plays a key role in designing, planning, and implementing the communication strategy and related initiatives in close collaboration with the management of the Kharkiv sub-delegation and the delegation’s communication department. Additionally, the Communication Officer serves as the ICRC’s external representative, working to enhance understanding, support, and acceptance of the organization among key stakeholders within the area of responsibility.

Start date: February 2025

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Managing diverse communication tasks related to the ICRC’s humanitarian activities in the Kharkiv
• Promoting effective communication practices and coordination
• Developing impactful messaging and creating content to highlight the humanitarian situation and the ICRC’s response, aligned with operational priorities and strategy
• Producing public communication content (text, images, audio-visual) to address needs and suggesting stories for delegation social media or local media
• Organizing and implementing communication activities, including operational communication sessions, community engagement initiatives, and interactions with influential circles and civil society organizations
• Assessing operational communication and community engagement needs at the field level, developing strategies, and integrating them across programs
• Developing tools for operational communication (e.g., presentations, FAQs, brochures) and community engagement (e.g., feedback mechanisms, surveys).

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as a Communication Officer in the Communication Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as communications, political science, international relations or journalism
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a field relevant to communication and/or prevention (preferably with the ICRC)
• Professional fluency (written and spoken) in English and Ukrainian 
• Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office); familiarity with digital communication tools
• Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country/region covered
• 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
• 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 English CV.

Application deadline:  23 January 2025

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process.

The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.