Communication Officer – NRC – Dnipro (Ukraine)

The Communication officer will provide direct support to the East Area Office in the implementation of NRC’s internal and external communication initiatives. In particular, he/she will be responsible for drafting, editing and translating communication materials for the media and social networks while keeping a close liaison with the Communications staff of the Country Office and other area offices.

Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of NRC Communications Strategy, based on the Country Advocacy Strategy, and in line with NRC’s Global Communications Strategy.
• Support the East Area Office with preparation of the communications materials to increase visibility of the NRC work in East region of Ukraine.
• Implement delegated communication function portfolio according to plan of action.
• Develop and suggest the remedies for information dissemination.
• Editing of NRC’s outgoing correspondence.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of media and communication materials.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the function.

Specific responsibilities:

• Undertake regular travel to NRC program locations to gather content relating to NRC programs for the development of public and/ or internal information materials, and support program staff with communications-related activities.
• Ensure the delivery of quality communication products in English, Ukrainian and Russian (feature stories, press releases, infographics, photo-stories, case studies, etc.)
• Translating and proofreading of booklets, brochures, leaflets, reports, infographics etc. as assigned, make sure that the communication materials are in compliance with donors’ visibility requirements.
• Establish and maintain contact with the local and regional media, including managing media requests on NRC’s programme activities.
• Collaborate with communication departments of Head, regional, Country and other area offices in implementing of communication and advocacy strategies through mainstream and social media, public events, global website, etc.
• Provide liaison with local authorities’ media office.
• Monitor coverage of the local and regional media.
• Support NRC project in organization of public events, round tables, meetings, etc.
• Provide translation/interpretation whenever needed.
• Represent the organization as spokesperson in media channel upon EAO management request.
• Other job-related duties assigned by the line manager.

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, media and public information. Experience in humanitarian, civil society, government, human rights sectors would be an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree or Higher education in a field of in journalism/communication, political studies, human rights or any relevant subject or demonstrated relevant experience in lieu of official academic background.
• Experience in preparation of communication materials for mainstream and social media.
• Advanced knowledge of English and proficient knowledge of Ukrainian.
• Knowledge of photo and video management software (Canva, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, etc)
• Good Knowledge of the software programs (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential.
• Strong work ethic and focus on results.
• Strong organizational and team working skills.

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