Information and Communications Coordinator

Communications & PR

ROLE PURPOSE:

The post-holder will work with staff throughout Save the Children and a wide range of external actors, including local communities and partners, to ensure Save the Children’s humanitarian response in Ukraine is effectively presented both nationally and regionally to the general public. This will be done through the development of information and communication products and the building of robust relationships with media representatives.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Information and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for the development of products on issues affecting children in Ukraine, including press releases, case studies, videos, photos, reports as well as internal communications products as required

Reports to: Ukraine Country Office Senior Media and Communications Manager

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

Role Dimensions: N/A

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Communications

• Ensure that all communications products are of a high quality and conform to standards and procedures, including brand guidelines and child safeguarding;
• Provide regular data and information on context developments and programme updates, including those from area offices, to inform advocacy, media and communications outputs;
• In cooperation with communication teams in the field, the post-holder will ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting;
• In cooperation with Media Manager and/or Campaigns and Child Participation Manager, implement special communication projects and organise public events;
• In cooperation with Child Rights Advisor, develop materials to promote child rights;
• Act as a communication focal point for internal stakeholders and partnering organisations;
• Plan, create, and/or deliver impactful content showcasing the outcomes of Save the Children's initiatives, programs and projects in the field.
• Develop content for the website, digital platforms, and internal communication channels by leveraging key resources from the area office’s programs and projects.
• Engage in essential coordination forums to ensure the continuous production of pertinent content for diverse stakeholders (TAs, members, donors, partners, and other relevant parties).
• Identify opportunities to incorporate communication strategies that amplify the reach and effectiveness of our programs and projects.
• Detect and address concerns regarding communication, visibility, and reputation risks within the operational areas of our programs and projects.
• Provide technical guidance in developing communication materials (such as photos, case studies, key print materials, and other pertinent and relevant resources tailored to the social and/or cultural context) to uphold Save the Children's principles, values, and objectives.

Internal communications and information-sharing

• Support to a system of regular information dissemination support production of information documents and publications for the Ukraine Country Office program and internal stakeholders;
• Work with the Communications Manager and area officers to develop an internal reporting system that ensures the cascading of information from the top-down and the bottom-up channelling of information;
• Support in the development and implementation of effective system for internal communications;
• Offer technical support, enhance capabilities, and assist communication teams in area offices with executing communication and campaign elements of programs and projects.
• Work with programme teams to produce an internal monthly newsletter and situation report.

General

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
• To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or equivalent experience in journalism, media, communications or similar discipline.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• High level of both spoken and written English and Ukrainian
• At least two years of professional experience in communications, multimedia, journalism, media or external communications work in an INGO or media setting
• Can produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to both programme support and humanitarian situation
• Evidence of excellent English verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the ‘general public’. Ability to strategically target a wide range of audiences is essential.
• Experience in leading information and communication flows between emergency responses and a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
• Proven ability to work with communities and partners to gather case studies, testimonies and information on the humanitarian situation and on programmes.
• Experience and understanding of the Ukraine crisis

Desirable

• Previous INGO experience
• Previous multimedia production experience
• Save the Children previous experience

Save the Children is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

WE OFFER:

• Employment in accordance with Ukrainian legislation
• Working hours from 09.00 till 17.00
• Medical and Life insurance starting the first working day
• English courses paid by organization
• Office in the central part of the city
• Coffee and cookies in the office

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

If you are interested in the vacancy, we are looking forward for your application. A СV in English will be an advantage. Also, we will be grateful if you indicate the expected salary level and the level of English language proficiency.

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