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Communications Manager, USAID Donbas Activity, Ukraine

Company Profile: 

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of governance and anti-corruption, monitoring and evaluation, institutional development, and public sector management in both stable and fragile states. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world including in Ukraine, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Lebanon and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary: 

The anticipated USAID-funded Donbas Activity will promote inclusive civic identity and common civic values by addressing the divisive impacts of Russian aggression, Ukrainian ultra-nationalism, and the consequences of ongoing armed conflict. The activity will promote civic awareness, social and economic entrepreneurship, and improve democratic engagement between citizens and government institutions, as well as improve community services in areas most affected by these divisive influences. This five-year project is expected to start in mid-2018.  This position will be based in Kyiv.

** Only Ukrainian citizens are eligible for this position. **

Position Summary:

The Communications Manager will identify appropriate audiences as well as determine the right messaging vehicles and content to address the project’s civic awareness and community engagement objectives. S/he will also work with the technical team to incorporate the utilization of lessons learned into project’s activities on an ongoing basis. S/he is responsible for proposing, planning and implementing both innovative and standard communications products in accordance with USAID and MSI standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and the implementation of the project’s communications strategy to promote democratic engagement between citizens and local and national governments.
• Assist and advice counterpart organizations in the Government of Ukraine and civil society with developing and implementing effective communication strategies.
• Determine avenues for public dissemination of the project’s activities through publications, public education and information dissemination events, as well as through traditional media and social media outlets.
• Identify key accomplishments, learning opportunities, and findings to highlight through communications channels and products to increase the accessibility and utilization of project information. Organize and support workshops, trainings, and events based on findings and lessons learned for stakeholders, in order to facilitate collaborative learning.
• Participate in writing, production, or editing of project materials including reports, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and success stories related to project activities and accomplishments.
• Facilitate the production of customized products such as videos, data visualizations and infographics, and other communication products related to the Donbas activity.
• Ensure compliance with USAID branding guidelines for all communications products, reports, and assessments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications or a related field preferred.
• At least five years of relevant experience conducting strategic communications activities on the issues of public social and political concerns.
• Experience working with governmental and civil society institutions in developing and implementing effective and innovative communication activities. Familiarity with USAID communications procedures and products is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production of communications products within tight timeframes.
• Native fluency in Ukrainian and Russian and spoken and written fluency in English required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.