Communications Manager in Kyiv

Manage communications strategy and implementation for Mercy Corps in Ukraine.

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Overview

Manage communications strategy and implementation for Mercy Corps in Ukraine.

You have:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in coordinating and producing written and audiovisual content for public outreach, donor engagement, public advocacy and media.
  • A minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in the relevant field.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in Ukrainian and English required, including report development, writing, and editing.
  • Experience in staff development and training.
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Figma, Adobe Design and Publisher is desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability as a collaborator and facilitator.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
  • Share portfolio of work in similar field.
  • Good photography and multimedia production skills are a plus.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to develop content for different audiences and what approach you took? The interviewer wants to assess your adaptability and understanding of audience engagement. Discuss a specific project where you tailored your communication strategies for various audiences, highlighting methods and outcomes.
How do you ensure that the messaging aligns with the organizational brand and values? This question assesses your ability to uphold brand integrity across various communications. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with managing a team and how you support their development. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to evaluate the effectiveness of your communication initiatives? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you integrated feedback from stakeholders into your communication plan? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What multimedia tools or software have you used to enhance your communication projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you faced a communication challenge and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay current with trends in communications and media? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national