Public Engagement Assistant (Alumni Coordinator) -Temporary

To apply for this position, you should complete an application in English at the link provided below.              We do NOT accept resumes from rabota.ua 

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ukr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Deadline for applications: January 15, 2025

Duties:

The Alumni Coordinator plans, develops, and coordinates the Mission’s alumni programs for both Emerging Voices (EV) exchanges alumni, including youth and communities that are not included in traditional U.S. diplomatic engagement, such as civil society groups and populations vulnerable to extremist appeals, and Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) exchanges alumni, including influential individuals and institutions such as think tanks, syndicates, labor unions, professional associations, civil society organizations, cultural organizations, prominent academics, and professional training institutions. Designs, plans, and implements a broad range of activities to maintain contact with alumni of all EV and EOL activities and initiatives. Develops strategies for engaging alumni over the long term and analyzes the effectiveness of various exchange programs in achieving Mission goals; recommends adjustments accordingly.

Requirements:

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

Option 1

Experience:

Three years of experience in project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education is required.

Education:

A university degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, American Studies, Intercultural/Multicultural Studies, or local equivalent is required.

Option 2

Experience:

Five years of experience in project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education is required.

Education:

Two years of college/university studies is required.

Language:

Fluent English (speaking/writing/reading) is required.

Fluent Ukrainian (speaking/writing/reading) is required.

Skills And Abilities:

Must have strong analytic skills. Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local public opinion. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including for public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports, and contributing material for publication in both English and Ukrainian. Must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations and different ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures. Must be able to brief on a variety of issues and interpret between English and Ukrainian for public programs.

Strong management skills are required, including the ability to develop and oversee project budgets. Must be able to negotiate agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment.

Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Thorough, detailed knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and graphic design and photo editing software, is required. Must be able to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation tools, and basic photo and video tools. Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage projects and monitor grant budgets.

We offer:

• Stability
• Competitive salary
• Regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• Comfortable office
• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• Life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Military exemption for male employees
• Training and professional development
• Holiday days off (both Ukrainian and American holidays)