Асистент з комунікації в Pact Inc.

Pact Inc. оголошує конкурс на заміщення вакансії Асистента з комунікації для проекту USAID / ENGAGE (далі – англ.)

 Pact Inc. seeks candidates to fill the position of Communication Assistant for the USAID/Enhance Non-Governmental Actors and Grassroots Engagement (ENGAGE) activity in Ukraine

Pact is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all employees without regard to gender, race, color, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, or marital status. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Supervisor: Policy and Strategic Communications Analyst

Job type: full time

Effective Date: ASAP

Duration: one year with possibility of the extension

 About Pact

Pact is an international development organization with a mission to help build strong communities globally that provide people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise healthy families, and participate in democratic life. Pact achieves this by strengthening the capacity of grassroots organizations, coalitions and networks and by forging linkages among government, business and the citizen sectors to achieve social, economic and environmental justice.

 About the ENGAGE activity

Pact seeks candidates to fill the position of Communication Assistant for the USAID/Enhance Non-Governmental Actors and Grassroots Engagement (ENGAGE) activity in Ukraine. ENGAGE aims to increase citizen awareness of and engagement in civic actions at the national, regional, and local level. By strengthening civil society’s responsiveness to diverse constituencies, the USAID/ENGAGE activity aims to empower citizens to advocate for reform, demand effective implementation, and hold government accountable in the path toward a peaceful and prosperous European Ukraine.

 Position Summary

The Communication Assistant is responsible for assisting Policy and Strategic Communication Analyst and illustrating both the mission and success of ENGAGE activity by utilizing various marketing and branding techniques. S/He is also expected to help design and distribute various internal and external Pact communication products.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing communication strategy and its implementation in coordination with the Policy and Strategic Communication team;
• Advice on and arrange publicity for the ENGAGE activity through different outlets;
• Compose, edit, design, record, produce publications such as newsletters, leaflets and brochures;
• Write news releases, speeches and articles; edit and organize publication of documents in both English and Ukrainian;
• Keep USAID, the donor community and partners up-to-date with ENGAGE activity news;
• Assist with web-development and technological enhancements;
• Produce a weekly newsletter to donors and partners in English;

• Coordinate a wide array of outreach events, including press conferences, briefings, business luncheons, and partners meetings;
• Provide assistance in drafting of programmatic work plans, reports, etc.;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• University Degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English and Ukrainian;
• Excellent writing skills in English and Ukrainian;
• Advanced desktop publishing skills and computer literacy on a variety of software applications, including knowledge of databases, data visualization programs, graphic editors (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Dream Weaver, Adobe Illustrator, etc.).

Preference for:

• Experience in similar position or experience working with international technical assistance programs supported by USAID or European donors;
• Experience in web design and social media platforms;
• Time-management and organizational skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills;
• Creativity in communicating in different ways;
• Ability to form and maintain relationships through teamwork and networking;
• Self-motivated and highly committed candidates;
• Knowledge of civil society activism, involvement in specific projects, etc.

 To Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with “Communication Assistant” in the subject line by OOB October 24, 2016. We thank you for your interest. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be invited to interview.