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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Job purpose:

The UCR Communications Officer will be responsible for creating a variety of communications content for World Vision’s Ukraine Crisis Response (UCR) based in Dnipro or Kyiv, Ukraine. The officer will also support the Communications Manager in achieving the targets and priorities identified in the strategy to ensure the successful delivery of World Vision’s Promise through UCR. Experience in creating digital content, video content, photography, supporting communications campaigns, strong writing and analytical skills are essential qualities for this role with familiarity on best practices of widely used social media platforms. A bachelor's degree in a field such as communications or journalism is preferred but not required. A related field to support the performance of the job will be considered.  

Key responsibilities:

Work within the guidance of the UCR Communications Strategy for 2025-20246 support and contribute to the review and regular updating of the strategy; Conduct interviews, write and produce weekly communications content such as stories, photo features and take video footage (as needed) on the various activities of the project; Lead preparations for external and internal visits making sure to highlight opportunities and accomplishments, and explore potential risks to alert the SLT through the Comms Director; In coordination with the project lead and team, travel regularly to the project for resource gathering to provide compelling resources for Partnership’s public engagement needs; Participate in project activities, meetings and other community events to be able to monitor developments that will be interesting to donors and partners; Support in UCR social media campaigns and various World Vision global events linking the project for visibility and advocacy; Support the project team in capacity building of communications skills to help improve report writing and building relations with communities and partners; Support in building and enhancing media relations that will help boost World Vision’s reputation with various partners, donors and the local population; Other communications-related work as assigned. 

Required education: At least two to three years professional experience working in communications or marketing related job.  

Required professional experience: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcast Communications, Marketing or any related profession; Writing, editing, videography, photography, networking and social media. 

Required language(s): English – C1 level required  

Required travel: 40% travel locally  

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only