Communications Assistant
Support communications efforts through social media and publications
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Overview
Support communications efforts through social media and publications
You have:
- Diploma in social sciences, communications, public relations or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role, in PR/SMM/journalism or similar, preferably in an NGO, or a PR agency.
- Experience in managing social media accounts, drafting content plans, and community management.
- Experience in drafting publications for media outlets.
- Strong writing skills in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
- Ability to communicate with different target audiences.
- Working knowledge of graphic editing software: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.
- Strong computer/digital skills.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian.
- Experience with direct-mail services (e.g. Mailchimp) will be an advantage.
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs working in 40 countries worldwide, is currently looking for a qualified Communications Assistant to be based in Kyiv.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine for more than 10 years with emergency and durable solution interventions for assisting IDPs, returnees, host communities, and conflict-affected populations. With the outbreak of the conflict in February 2022, DRC has shifted its programming to emergency response to meet the urgent needs of conflict-affected population in the country. Current DRC programming is focusing on protection activities, Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), NFI and Food distributions, Shelter & WASH interventions, Economic Recovery, Capacity Building, Humanitarian Demining and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education. The organization has 6 offices in the country.
The overall purpose of the role
The Communication Assistant will work closely with the Communications Manager, Communications Officer and Programme teams to identify appropriate methods to communicate to the relevant audience. The Communications Assistant will contribute to the communications efforts through social media, publications, and media outreach. Applicants are expected to have a background in communications/PR/SMM/journalism or a related field, preferably in an NGO, or a PR agency.
Main responsibilities
- Assist in the promotion of the work of DRC through regular updates on social media (Facebook and Twitter), the DRC website / Facebook page and other publications;
- Support with the writing and publication of the DRC monthly newsletter;
- Assist in drafting information materials for use in DRC channels and in traditional and online media: press releases, feature stories, news stories, and Programme publications in English, Ukrainian and Russian;
- Assist with media liaison and coordination, and media monitoring;
- Contribute to ensuring visibility and branding for the donor-funded projects implemented by DRC in Ukraine;
- Drafting tasks and briefs for external vendors to produce visibility and communications products (e.g. designers, printing offices, photographers);
- Support in organizing public events, including international celebrations and whenever organized by field teams as appropriate/requested;
- Ensure quality and content of all public information documents for DRC activities, in coordination with relevant staff.
Roles reporting to this position Reports to
No direct reports Communications Manager
Required experience and competencies
- Diploma in social sciences, communications, public relations or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role, in PR/SMM/journalism or similar, preferably in an NGO, or a PR agency.
- Experience in managing social media accounts, drafting content plans, and community management.
- Experience in drafting publications for media outlets.
- Strong writing skills in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
- Ability to communicate with different target audiences.
- Working knowledge of graphic editing software: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.
- Strong computer/digital skills.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian.
Desirable
- Experience with direct-mail services (e.g. Mailchimp) will be an advantage.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than three pages in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: July 2nd 2023
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a social media campaign? | This question assesses your ability to strategize and execute social media initiatives. | Discuss the goals, strategies, and outcomes of the campaign, emphasizing your role. |
| How do you ensure that your written communication is effective for different audiences? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your adaptability in communication styles. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use for managing social media and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a challenging story you had to write for the media. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you promote DRC's work effectively on social media? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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