Данська рада у справах біженців шукає Communication Assistant. Дедлайн - 13 лютого 2020 року.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Communication assistant will work closely with the Communications Specialist and Programme teams to identify appropriate methods to communicate to 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 related field, preferably in an NGO, or a PR agency.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Assist in promotion the work of DRC-DDG through regular update on social media (Facebook and Twitter), the DRC website / Facebook page and other publications.
• Support with the writing and publication of the DRC-DDG monthly newsletter.
• Assist in drafting information materials for use in DRC channels and in traditional and online media: press releases, feature stories, news stories, Programme publications in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
• Assist with media liaison and coordination, media monitoring.
• Contribute to ensuring visibility and branding for the donors-funded projects implemented by DRC-DDG 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.

Required experience and competencies

• Diploma in social sciences, communications, public relations or equivalent — or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role, in PR/SMM/journalism or similar, preferably in an NGO, or a PR agency.
• Experience in managing social media accounts, drafting content plans, community management.
• Experience in drafting publications for media outlets.
• Strong writing skills in English, Ukrainian, 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.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 6 months, possible prolongation depends on the funding available.

Level I

Duty Station: Kyiv, with frequent traveling to Donetsk and Luhansk Oblast (GCA)

Start date: ASAP

The application is open for Ukraine citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Please apply by following the link:

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19100&ProjectId=158304&MediaId=5

ATTENTION: Though external and internal candidates are equally encouraged to apply for this position, in case of equal level of qualifications and interview performance the preference will be given to an internal candidate. Closing date for applications: 13 February 2020.

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