Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
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About the Position
East Europe Foundation is announcing a competition for the position of Program Communications Coordinator to support programs implemented by the organization.
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Application Deadline: September 22, 2025
Job Type: Hybrid
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing the program’s short- and long-term communication strategy given the goals and interests of key stakeholders, available resources, historical experience, and other factors.
- Coordinating communication efforts with key stakeholders and the implementation team, as well as with other programs introduced by the organization to ensure their complementarity and consistency.
- Planning and conducting information campaigns.
- Establishing and maintaining relations with the media.
- Developing informational materials for the program (press releases, news, articles, briefing notes, talking points, etc.).
- Planning and hosting public events within the program (press conferences, presentations, briefings, etc.).
- Preparing formal statements, comments, speeches, and other public presentations.
- Participating in the annual program planning, monitoring and evaluation processes, reporting, and ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the information provided.
- Coordinating the communication activities of the partners of East Europe Foundation / program, ensuring their compliance with the requirements of the adopted branding policy, and sharing recommendations on their communication activities.
- Controlling the manufacture of branded / informational materials.
- Performing other tasks set in the annual program plan.
Requirements
- Higher education with major in communications, journalism, international relations, or a related field.
- At least three years of experience in developing and introducing successful communications strategies intended for a wider audience.
- Previous experience in strategic communications within programs funded by international donors will be an advantage.
- Understanding the processes undergoing in the Ukrainian civil society sector, desire to consider the latter and implement the related supporting activities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
- Skills to environmentally manage, mentor, and develop personnel.
- Excellent speaking, writing, editing, reporting, and other communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
Application Procedure
Please, send your application by 11:00 p.m., September 22, 2025, to the link marked “Program Communications Coordinator”. We reserve the right to contact the selected candidates only.
The application form must include:
- Resume in Ukrainian (or English)
- A motivation letter in Ukrainian (or English) indicating the expected salary level