Communications Assistant (temporarily appointment)

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a Communications Assistant in Kyiv.

About the job

The Communication Assistant will work closely with the Communications Specialist, 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.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• 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.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to at least 1 year of experience in a similar role, in PR/SMM/journalism or similar, preferably in an NGO, or a PR agency. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Diploma in social sciences, communications, public relations or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of graphic editing software will be an advantage.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

• Contract length: Fixed-term contract for the period of the main employee`s absence, with a 3-month probation period.
• Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv.
• Start date: ASAP.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 4th June 2024.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the opening may end early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.