Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
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About the Position
East Europe Foundation (EEF) is a Ukrainian charitable organization based in Kyiv, dedicated to transforming Ukraine into a state that serves its people. EEF has invested over $30 million in development projects since 2008, including more than $7 million through 400 grants for local NGOs. EEF is now seeking a Communications Coordinator to work closely with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on joint projects, particularly on open data.
Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
Application Deadline
- December 30, 2022
Job Type
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an effective communications strategy for an international assistance program, working closely with Government of Ukraine beneficiaries.
- Coordinate communications efforts with other activities related to EEF programs/projects areas to ensure complementarity and consistency.
- Oversee EEF programs/projects implementing partners’ communication activities, ensuring compliance with donor branding requirements, and advise partners on their communication activities.
- Oversee the production of branded/information materials.
- Manage media relations.
- Plan and organize various media and communication events and communication campaigns.
- Contribute to annual work plans and program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate information provided.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities.
- Perform other tasks as envisaged by the annual work plan of the EEF programs/projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years experience in developing and executing successful strategic communications programs, with a focus on the broad public.
- Prior experience in strategic communications for internationally-funded donor projects preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.
- Excellent speaking, writing, proofreading, reporting, and other communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
Apply
Please send a cover letter, portfolio (with your case studies, publications links, and at least 1 press release), and CV to [email protected] with Communications Coordinator in the email’s subject line. Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.