Радник/ця з питань комунікації / Communications Advisor – Community Action for HIV Control

Pact Overview

Pact is an international development organization founded in 1971 and is recognized as a global leader in creating social impact.  Pact has expertise in capacity development, public health, governance, the environment, energy, livelihoods, mining communities, microfinance, and more.

Department Overview

Pact is implementing a project, Community Action for HIV Control. The project goal is to accelerate Ukraine’s effort to achieve epidemic control by 2030 through improved prevention, testing, and linkage to care among individuals/persons/populations at high risk of HIV infection or living with HIV.

Position Purpose

Pact is seeking applications for the position of Communication Advisor. Reporting to Deputy Chief of Party, the Communication Advisor The Communication Advisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all internal and external communication efforts of the project, ensuring consistency with donor and branding guidelines, enhancing visibility, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing through strategic content creation, media relations, digital platforms, and team support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of the project’s communication approaches, ensuring alignment with donor and Pact branding guidelines. Provide guidance and support to communication specialists within the project and partner NGOs to maintain message consistency and quality.
• Manage the creation and distribution of communication materials, including newsletters, reports, and promotional content. Ensure that materials effectively convey the project’s progress and impact to donors, partners, and the public
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of communication activities through metrics and feedback. Use insights to make informed adjustments, enhancing outreach and engagement strategies.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication within the project team and with partner organizations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets to promote the project’s objectives and achievements.
• Maintain and update the project’s digital platforms, including social media channels. Ensure that online content is current, accurate, and reflective of the project’s mission and activities.
• Review all communication materials for compliance with branding guidelines and donor requirements. Provide training and resources to team members to uphold these standards.
• Compile lessons learned and successful communication strategies developed by the project team and its subawardees. Share these insights with stakeholders to inform future initiatives and promote knowledge transfer.
• Assist in organizing and promoting project-related events, ensuring that communication efforts effectively highlight the project’s goals and outcomes.

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s degree and 8+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 3 years of management experience.
• Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, social studies or related field.
• Experience in communication strategies, digital media, event management, brand development, as well as experience providing support to US government funded projects;
• Proficiency in (oral, writing and reading) Ukrainian and English.
• Ability to travel within Ukraine and occasionally internationally when health and safety situation allows.
• Ukrainian nationality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Profound understanding of civil society and governance in Ukraine, including specific knowledge of organizations working on representing interests of marginalized groups.
• 5+ years relevant experience in team management, coordination communication activities.
• Experience overseeing and coordinating with international field offices preferred.

To Apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] with “Communications Advisor” in the subject line. Please include at least three contacts of your former supervisors who can provide reference for you. The position is open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors. Vacancy is for Ukrainian candidates only.