The Communication Coordinator will provide direct support to the East Area Office in the implementation of NRC’s internal and external communication initiatives. In particular, he/she will be responsible for drafting, editing and translating communication materials for the media and social networks while keeping a close liaison with the Communications staff of the Country Office and other area offices.

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine according to the local legislation. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

Generic responsibilities:

• Develop and implement NRC’s communication strategy
• Ensure adherence to NRC’s policies and procedures
• Contribute to formulation and delivery of the advocacy messages
• Develop and suggest the remedies for information dissemination
• Ensure editing of NRC’s outgoing correspondence
• Establish and maintain contacts with NRC’s external counterparts

Specific responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of NRC Communications Strategy, based on the Country Advocacy Strategy, and in line with NRC’s Global Communications Strategy.
• Ensure the delivery of quality communication products in English, Ukrainian and Russian (feature stories, press releases, infographics, photo-stories, case studies, etc.)
• Coordinate with external humanitarian partners and develop bilateral working relationships with senior communication staff in UN, INGOs and local authorities
• Undertake regular travel to NRC program locations to gather content relating to NRC programs, and support program staff with communications-related activities.
• Support all programs teams with the development of visibility materials, ensuring these are developed in compliance with NRC and donor guidelines.
• Liaise with NRC’s grants and programs teams to ensure NRC is meeting its commitments to donors and communicating appropriately with communities
• Liaise with NRC’s partners to ensure proper coordination and provide capacity building, if needed.
• Craft creative products that portray the humanitarian situation and needs in a manner that is dignified and focuses on the capacity of people for individual agency, in line with NRC guidelines.
• Work closely with media and communications colleagues at the national, regional and global levels to develop, coordinate and polish communications materials.
• Contribute to formulation of the advocacy messages for NRC’s external counterparts (authorities)
• Enhance NRC team’s communication skills through training and coaching
• Representation of NRC in coordination and partner meetings, as requested
• Be updated on local and national news and provide briefings to NRC staff on relevant information
• Liaise professionally and efficiently with national and international journalists
• Support the strengthening of NRC’s media presence at national and local level, in line with NRC Ukraine’s advocacy, media and communications strategy, by proactively developing a network of journalists and other relevant media and communications actors in Dnipro
• Support NRC project in organization of public events, round tables, meetings, etc.
• Provide translation/interpretation whenever needed
• Submit regular activity reports to NRC management Develop communications-related tools, templates or SOPs as required. Any other communications-related task as required or directed.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by NRC management

Generic professional competencies: 

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Previous experience working with INGO or equivalent experience working in media and communications
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Relevant university degree and demonstrated skills in content gathering, storytelling, and
• interviewing
• Thorough knowledge and experience managing social media accounts
• Thorough knowledge and experience drafting material for traditional media
• Thorough knowledge and experience with photography and videography, including video editing
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Good knowledge of the context in Ukraine
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian
• Working knowledge of English language both speaking and writing
• High education with background preferably in journalism or similar
• Preferably experience of working in public relations
• Good Knowledge of the software programs (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong experience of what makes a powerful story
• Strong work ethic and focus on results
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good ability to work independently, with remote management and engagement experience
• Sensitivity and high levels of self-awareness
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
• Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.