Вакансія: Communication Specialist for Return and Reintegration

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is looking for a qualified professional for the global project: “Centres for Migration and Development (ZME)” to fill the position of the:

Communication Specialist for Return and Reintegration (full-time, Kyiv)

(internal SAP code: Communication Specialist)

Implemented by GIZ on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the global programme “Centres for Migration and Development (ZME)” focuses on the topics of regular work or training migration as well as support for voluntary returnees from Germany and other countries to reintegrate socio-economically in their country of origin. In this way, the programme enables the partner structures to support people in all phases of the migration cycle. ZME operates in various countries, with the aim of promoting social and economic development as well as facilitating relevant migration processes.

With possible return and reintegration scenarios gaining traction and importance within the political discourse in Ukraine as well as in Germany and other EU member states, the ZME global programme will be extended to Ukraine. The aim of ZME in Ukraine is the provision of transnational advisory and information services. At the same time, the programme will provide migration policy advice to partners and strengthen their capacities to support Ukrainians abroad on their voluntary return and their sustainable reintegration, as well as with promoting regular migration in a target group-specific and sustainable manner. The approach includes the fields of research and data analysis, digital case management, policy advice on national level, capacity building and piloting on local level, as well as outreach to Ukrainians abroad.

As part of ZME-Ukraine, you will cooperate with public and private institutions, civil society and international partners national and local level, as well as ensure interaction with other (GIZ) projects. In addition, you will strengthen support mechanism and structures aiming at guiding and informing Ukrainians abroad on return and reintegration options. Within this component, you will be working in a very sensitive and complex environment, which is also highly dynamic and politically charged.

Key responsibilities:

• Overall support of the ZME-Ukraine project leader in all strategic and daily communication and public relations matters (internal and external).
• Responsibility for ZME-Ukraine’s communication strategy and all communication measures for the project in Ukraine, as well as public relations’ management.
• Responsibility for the project field of action (5) of reaching out to Ukrainian refugees abroad and working together with local NGOs in the EU to successfully raise awareness of ZME-Ukraine’s and Ukrainian partners’ offers for Ukrainian returnees.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media representatives, political partners, and relevant communication units.
• Strategic coordination of communication priorities and relevant strategies/measures with the ZME Global Communication Unit, the GIZ Ukraine Communication Unit, and Chief of Communication for the GIZ Sustainable Economic Development Cluster; if necessary, communication with the German Embassy and the EU Delegation.
• Drafting, editing, and reviewing a wide range of communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, reports, speeches, and internal communication materials.
• Developing clear, concise, and engaging content for different audiences (GIZ internal and external, high-level or target-group oriented, local or international, etc.) as well as for different formats and through different online and offline channels (social media, websites, interviews, press releases, presentations etc.).
• Drafting rapid response communication materials and managing communication flows during critical events, supporting the preparation of high-level visits and other events,
• Supporting the planning and the monitoring of ZME activities in Ukraine, including timely contributions of accurate information to the overall results-based monitoring and knowledge management processes at GIZ Ukraine / ZME.

Required qualifications, professional experience and personal competences:

• Master’s degree in journalism, communication or in any other related field (creative writing, marketing, social or political sciences etc.).
• Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience in a comparable position; experience is strategic communication is considered a strong asset.
• Proven experience in managing communication and outreach activities of an organisation / cooperation project in a similar international context.
• Experience in liaising with stakeholders such as government officials, private sector actors, civil society actors and the press, as well as a strong network with media outlets.
• Knowledge of ongoing migration governance processes, particularly on return and reintegration of Ukrainians from abroad, is considered a strong asset.
• Gender sensitive work experience is required, experience with addressing also vulnerable groups, especially IDPs and / or returning Ukrainians is considered an asset.
• Adaptive communication skills, high degree of discretion, integrity and sense of tone.
• Advanced project management skills and ability to self-organise and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to perform under pressure, including timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Work experience in (international) technical assistance, particularly in the field of development cooperation is considered an asset.
• Native written and spoken Ukrainian and excellent command of the English language are mandatory; knowledge of German is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant ICT tools, including design tools and concepts.
• Readiness and ability to take up new topics and/or tasks and upskill, if necessary.
• Willingness to travel locally and abroad (depending on the security situation).

We offer:

• Official employment.
• Salary fixed in EUR.
• Performance-related bonuses and 13th salary.
• Medical insurance.
• 29 vacation days annually.
• Language classes.
• Hard and soft skills trainings.
• Individual and group psychological support.
• Possible remote (up to 10 days per month) and flexible work.
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. The place of assignment is Kyiv. Starting as soon as possible. The contract duration will be 12 months with the possibility of prolongation.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected] until COB 15, July 2025, Tuesday.

Candidates are requested to submit their documents with the following title:

• Surname Name_CV
• Surname Name_Cover letter

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