Communication Specialist (inactive)
Programme: “Swedish Support to Decentralisation Reforms and Recovery in Ukraine 2024-2028”
SALAR International has finalised its current projects in Ukraine (DSP and Prosto), which were initiated before the full-scale invasion. To address the changing needs of Ukrainian municipalities and national actors during wartime, a new multi-level program has been initiated, to be financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). SALAR International is currently in the preparatory phase of the new programme, with estimated activities scheduled to begin in July or August 2024. The programme is planned for four years, but activities are currently outlined for the first 24 months.
The new programme aims to work with both short and long-term focus on addressing the needs of the multi-level governance system in Ukraine and in parallel strengthen municipalities’ public service provision, as well as their direct engagement in the recovery and reconstruction process, in line with the requirements of EU accession.
The programme will consist of two components: one focusing on policy and collaboration with national actors, and the other providing direct support to municipalities. It will encompass five thematic areas: Education, Fiscal Decentralisation and Budgeting, Administrative Service Provision, Locally-led Recovery, and International Municipal Cooperation. The programme will procure material support to address the crisis needs of municipalities and coordinate with other international actors to finance the implementation of recovery plans.
Organisational set up
The programme is a joint Swedish-Ukrainian initiative with management structures in both Stockholm and Kyiv. It encourages a flat organisational structure, meaning a high degree of autonomy and responsibility for involved experts, as well as strong local ownership among beneficiaries such as national stakeholders and Ukrainian municipalities. It is expected that more than 50 people will be working full-time in Ukraine within various thematic teams as well as support units. The programme has its office in Kyiv but will implement activities in all regions controlled by the Ukrainian government.
Role description
The Communication Specialist is part of a communication team consisting of 2-3 members. The work will be conducted under supervision and in collaboration with the Communication Lead, and will involve working with Ukrainian and international experts from all thematic areas as well as with other Programme units, to ensure that communication activities are aligned with the communication strategy, enhance program visibility and achieve good coverage among the target groups.
Main responsibilities
• Contribute to and implement the program's communication strategy
• Manage the program's digital presence incl. webpage and social media channels
• Develop and implement a content strategy that includes press releases, articles, and multimedia assets
• Design and manage communication events and campaigns
• Support thematic teams (including international experts) during their events, including visibility, editing and sharing related news
• Source and manage vendors for various communication activities
• Work closely with the administrative and logistcs unit to ensure high quality production of visibility materials
• Ensuring gender-sensitive external communication in cooperation with a gender expert
• Contribute to analysing reach out to various target groups and reporting upon request.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or equivalent (Master degree is a strong asset)
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience of performing tasks similar to the responsibilities described for this position
• Experience in liaising and co-operating with vendors, media journalists, government officials, NGOs and the private sector
• Proven ability to use creative and effective communication tools
• Experience of managing webpages/social media
• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office; Windows, social media platforms)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling and report writing
• Fluency in Ukrainian and good level of English.
Duration: 23 months full-time, with possibility of extension.
Location: Kyiv. Physical presence in the project office is required.
Application
Send your application with max 3 page CV and 1 page cover letter to ukraine@salarinternational.se. Please note “Communication Specialist” in the subject line. The interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Only shortlisted applicants will receive a response by email when the recruitment has been finalised.
For more information, please download the Terms of References.
Personal information provided by the applicant in the recruitment process will be handled by SALAR International.
Applications for the position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled.
