Junior Communications Assistant в IOM Ukraine

General Functions: Under overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Communications and Outreach Officer, the Junior Communications Assistant will be primarily responsible for the following duties:

1. Assist in implementing/organizing communications and outreach activities to foster IOM’s visibility among its governmental, non-governmental, international partners and the Ukrainian society providing for the efficiency and sustainability of the Mission’s external and internal communications and supporting the organization’s objectives.

2. In coordination with the supervisor, maintain and update the Mission’s online and social media resources, ensuring sustainable and timely dissemination of the Mission’s key messages.

3. Provide support in drafting articles, briefs, press announcements, press releases, and responding to media inquiries related to the work of the Mission and IOM globally.

4. Facilitate the preparation of the Mission’s and individual programmes’/projects’ information and promotional materials and publications by assisting with monitoring the work of external designers as well as printing companies/service providers.

5. Assist in the organization of public awareness campaigns and events on different aspects of Mission work.

6. Assist with the media review of topics related to the work of IOM in the national, regional and global contexts.

7. Provide Ukrainian-English and English-Ukrainian informal translation of various documents and materials, when necessary.

8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from accredited academic institution (preferably in communications, journalism, media studies, social or cultural sciences) with at least 1 year of professional work experience

Behavioral

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;

• Promotes continuous learning;

• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;

• Contributes to a collegial team environment.

Experience

• Experience in writing articles and editing.

• Good analytical skills and ability to work with large amounts of information.

• Knowledge of and interest in migration.

• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Experience in written translation and interpretation.

• Advanced PC knowledge, acquaintance with data visualization tools and/or graphic design skills will be an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English and Ukrainian

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV (containing names and contact information of three referees) and cover letter to:

IOM Kyiv: [email protected]

8 Mykhailivska St., Kyiv, 01001

Please, indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is 24 May 2018; however, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Джерело: IOM Ukraine.