Communications Coordinator in Polish Humanitarian Action / POLSKA GUMANITARNA AKCIYa

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is looking for Communication Coordinator to support and improve communication and media activities for the programmes and operations in Ukraine. 

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH), Warsaw-based international non-governmental organization with Country Office in Ukraine

Position: Communication Coordinator

Location: Kyiv

Job terms: Full time

Type of job: Service contract

Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension

Starting date: ASAP

We strongly encourage qualified candidates to apply immediately as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.    

About PAH:

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is an international non-governmental organization that provides humanitarian and development assistance worldwide. Since 1992, PAH has operated programs in 52 countries, supporting sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of armed conflicts, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. 

Operating in Ukraine since August 2014, PAH is uniquely positioned with a wide network of partners and donors to deliver humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable conflict-affected people during this crisis. PAH provides assistance to the people in need, especially internally displaced people, elderly and single mothers, working in the sectors of Protection/Advocacy, WASH, Food Security/MCPA, Shelter/NFI and MHPSS. PAH Ukraine is rapidly expanding its operations in response to the armed conflict and seeks dynamic candidates comfortable with a fast-changing environment who are eager to scale operations quickly.

Visit https://www.pah.org.pl/en for more information.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Producing and compiling materials for external communication

• Write communications pieces (success stories, articles, blog posts, etc.) and create project presentations
• Help the program team, HQ & partners with their process documentation work: interviews, taking photographs, making video, etc.
• Ensure the quality and validity of information collected from the field and nationally.
• Edit and abstract project documents into articles for newsletter and the website

 Improve internal and external communication and ensure the quality of communication materials:

• Ensure effective information flow among all staff, members and partners and stakeholders involved - including communication on the correct visibility for partners and donors
• Support the programme staff and HQ to develop information outputs such as newsletters, newspaper articles, website, flyers, briefing notes, short video films etc.
• Provide support and technical direction to the staff working in the field, in order to ensure a consistent two-way flow of data and information from the field offices to project center
• Coordinate the relations with local and international media (interviews, article pieces etc.) in cooperation with HQ Spokesperson and/or HQ Press Officer, as well as HQ Communication and/or Journalists' visits

Other tasks:

• Maintain and organize photo and video documentation
• Sharing knowledge and experience with other staff (audiovisual trainings)
• Reports regularly to supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

The successful candidate will be selected based on the qualification requirements described below: 

• Experience: Communication or other relevant to this position - 2 years.
• Education: Communication, journalism or other relevant to this position
• Ability to speak and write in English (C1 level) and Russian or Ukrainian. 
• Photography/movie taking skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Photography/movie editing skills would be an asset.
  
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  What PAH offers:
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a professional and flexible international NGO, one of the largest organizations in Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Voluntary medical insurance fully covered by the organization.
  • Free English language courses and other opportunities for professional growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Access to confidential psychological support sessions when needed.
  • Additional days off in observance of public and religious holidays in Ukraine.

•  Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination   

  Our organization adheres to the principles of equality, respect for human dignity, and non-discrimination in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine. 

  We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, health condition, race, skin color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, language, religion or other beliefs, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. 

  All candidates are assessed solely on the basis of their professional competencies and alignment with the position requirements.

   

• Employment of Persons with Disabilities

  The organization is open to employing persons with disabilities and ensures equal opportunities to participate in the recruitment process.

  
  

  
  
  How to apply 
• Please fill in the online application form and submit your resume (max 2 pages) and cover letter in English no later than March 30th, 2026. In your cover letter please indicate your earliest possible start date.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Due to the urgency to fill the post, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. PAH reserves the right to close the job opening before the deadline.