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Mission description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Health programme, the communications consultant is responsible for designing and implementing the overall communications strategy of the project. She/he will deliver the communications contents in a professional manner, in accordance with the programme’s requirements.
His / her main tasks will be:
In collaboration with the Health programme team and in coordination with the communication officer of Expertise France, his / her main tasks will be:
- Communication – Strategy and content development (English / Ukrainian)
- Participate in developing the communication strategy for Expertise France’s health programme in Ukraine and ensure its implementation.
- Develop written communication materials related to Expertise France’s health programme activities for social media.
- Develop and layout regular content summarizing the activities of Expertise France’s health programme in Ukraine (online newsletter format).
- Develop and layout communication brochures for partners of Expertise France’s health programme.
- Events – Content development and editing (English / Ukrainian)
- Communicating with photographers and videographers of Expertise France to ensure collection
- Attend to specific events / activities involving Expertise France’s health programme in Ukraine when requested
- Graphic designing and editing of visual materials (photographs / videos recording and editing).
- Develop and layout written reports on events involving Expertise France’s health programme in Ukraine.
Project or context description
Expertise France
Expertise France is the French International Technical Cooperation Agency, with the status of public institution under the joint supervision of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministries of Economics, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. It is the second largest technical cooperation agency in Europe. Expertise France designs and implements projects that strengthen public policies over the long term in developing and emerging countries.
As the French public agency for international technical cooperation, Expertise France operates in more than 100 countries, implementing more than 400 projects. The agency works in close collaboration with French public institutions, as well as with the European Union, to respond to the needs of partner countries that wish to improve public policies that tackle these challenges. In Ukraine the agency has been regularly present since 2006 through series of technical assistance projects.
Expertise France in Ukraine
The MEAE has financed in 2023 Expertise France with an envelope of €14.5 million to position French technical cooperation and respond to Ukraine’s short, medium and long-term needs. This facility, entitled mAIDan Ukraine, finances and co-finances technical assistance projects to support Ukrainian authorities in preparing for reconstruction and the European accession process.
The ongoing other projects in Ukraine include: the EU-funded Project Pravo-Justice which promotes greater rule of law in Ukraine, in line with European standards and comparative practices; L’Initiative supports beneficiary countries to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate funding allocated by the Global Fund to Fight HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The Emergency Fund for Ukraine against TB & HIV started in December 2022 with a commitment of €7.2 million; the “Stiykist” (resilience) project aims to contribute to social transformation and resilience in Ukraine by strengthening the capacities of national, regional and local institutions in the field of vocational training and social services, with a particular focus on the social inclusion of the most vulnerable; the Technical Support of the State Audit Service project which aims to mobilize French and national technical expertise to help bringing Ukrainian legislation into line with the acquis communautaire, particularly in terms of protecting the EU’s financial interests and supporting the SAS in its role of inspecting and monitoring the use of reconstruction funds.
Expertise France’s Health Programme
As part of France’s strategy for reconstruction and aid in Ukraine focusing on the health sector The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE)’s Crisis Center (CDCS) has financed €16 million over 24 months to the APPUIHealth Project from 2024 to 2025. The project, implemented in partnership with Ministry of Health of Ukraine and other key stakeholders aims to improve Ukrainian populations’ access to essential healthcare services in times of crisis. The project focuses on enhancing hospital cooperation between France and Ukraine, mobilizing French expertise, reconstructing and modernizing healthcare infrastructure and donating medical equipment at the request of Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
The REHAB project, funded by the French Development Agency (l’AFD) for €5 million over 24 months, from 2025 to 2026 aims overall supporting Ukraine in maintaining and strengthening its healthcare system to address the consequences of the conflict on the physical and mental health of Ukrainians. Activities are designed around enhancing mental health services and infrastructure in the Odesa region; strengthening physical rehabilitation efforts and infrastructure, while also emphasizing broader capacity-building initiatives across Ukraine with national and international partners; and identifying and conducting feasibility studies to prepare for concessional loan opportunities. Other projects under the Health Programme are ongoing development.
Required profile
Qualifications/ Technical skills
- University diploma in communication, journalism or another relevant field.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Communications Officer or equivalent.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Very good command of computer tools: Word, Power Point, Publisher, Photoshop, InDesign or equivalent.
- Excellent command of English (certified) and Ukrainian (written and spoken), good command of French would be an asset.
Professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience as a Communications Officer or equivalent.
- Established track record in developing communication content for the visibility of a project or an organization.
- Work experience in institutional liaison in the context of international solidarity projects (humanitarian or international cooperation), technical assistance and/or international cooperation.
- Experience in photography / video editing and in the production process.
Skills
- Strong coordination and teamwork skills.
- Creativity, Initiative, and responsiveness.
- Good adaptability, flexibility.
- Analytical and synthesis skills.
- Excellent writing skills in Ukrainian and English
Additional information
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine, with occasional travel to several oblasts depending on the programme’s activities.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s skills linked with the expert mission
