Національний, національна керівник, керівниця з комунікацій
Responsibilities
- In coordination with the National Communications Officer, implement the IOM Ukraine Communications and Advocacy Strategy, monitor the strategy workplan and calendar of activities, coordinate content production, and manage information flows.
- In coordination with all thematic units in the Mission and the National Communications Officer, draft articles, briefs, press announcements, press releases, and responses to media inquiries.
- Directly supervise the work of Communications Specialists in the IOM Ukraine sub-offices, strengthening the editorial planning and improving the visibility of IOM activities across Ukraine.
- Undertake regular travel to sub-offices to support media outreach activities, gather material for multi-media projects and provide media training to individuals and teams as required.
- Support the National Communications Officer in managing awareness campaigns.
- Liaise with external photographers, video production companies, etc. to ensure high quality photo and video materials on the wide range of the Mission activities in the country.
- Produce materials for digital and social media outreach.
- Increase the impact of Ukraine overall online and offline presence and brand recognition by developing innovative communications campaigns.
- Coordinate, update, and monitor the impact of Ukraine CO’s communications via media monitoring, as well as social media and Google analytics.
- Act as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Communications and Outreach Officer including participation in communications and advocacy-related groups within the UN Country Team.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or in related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
- Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in journalism and public information;
- Experience in community engagement and digital awareness raising;
- Experience in the production of visibility materials is an advantage;
- Experience in dealing with diverse counterparts from government and UN agencies, civil society and think-tanks is an advantage;
- Previous experience of writing and reporting in international and crisis contexts preferably within the United Nations Common System and the International Humanitarian Field;
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural setting.
SKILLS
- Sound reporting, writing and editorial skills and ability to create a multi-media content;
- Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to the set deadlines;
- Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to analyze complex problems and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions;
- Excellent general analytical skills;
- Editorial leadership and team coordination;
- Multimedia storytelling and content production (photo, video);
- Communications campaign planning and implementation;
- Canva, working knowledge of Adobe Premiere or FinalCut is an advantage;
- Knowledge of the UN systems is an advantage.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values — all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity