Communication coordinator for the Eastern Europe Foundation in Fond Shidna Evropa

The Eastern Europe Foundation announces a competition for the position of a communication coordinator to support programs implemented by the organization.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine.

Application deadline: until November 25 2024.

Work format: hybrid.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of the program's short- and long-term communication strategy, taking into account the goals and interests of key stakeholders, available resources, historical experience and other factors .
• Coordinating communication efforts with key program stakeholders, the implementation team and other programs of the implementing organization to ensure complementarity as well as consistency.
• Planning and implementation of information campaigns.
• Establishing and maintaining relations with the media.
• Preparation of informational materials within the program (press releases, news, articles, information guides, theses for speeches, etc.).
• Planning and organization of public events within the program (press conferences, presentations, briefings, etc.).
• Preparation of official statements, comments, speeches and other public speeches.
• Participation in the annual work planning of the program, monitoring and evaluation processes, reporting; ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the information provided.
• Coordinating the communication activities of the partners of the Eastern Europe Foundation / programs, ensuring their compliance with the requirements of the established branding policy, providing recommendations regarding their communication activities.
• Control over the production of branded / informative materials.
• Execution of other tasks provided for in the annual work plan of the program.

Qualifications and experience:

• Higher education in communications, journalism, international relations or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in developing and executing successful communications strategies with a focus on broad audiences.
• Previous experience as a strategistannual communications for programs financed by international donors is an advantage.
• Understanding the processes in the public sector of Ukraine, the desire to research it, implement activities for it support.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage, mentor and develop staff.
• Excellent skills in speaking, writing, editing, reporting and other communication processes in English and Ukrainian.

Application to participate in the contest must contain:

• summary in Ukrainian (or English);
• motivational letter in Ukrainian (or English) with an indication of the expected salary level.

Application submission:

Suggestions, please send until 23:00 November 25, 2024.