Project Background and Summary: 

The purpose of the Ukraine SOERA is to increase the effectiveness, transparency, accountability, and governance of Ukrainian SOEs, improve SOE governance, and advance the privatization of SOEs where appropriate. These objectives will assist to reduce opportunities for corruption of Ukrainian SOEs, increase private sector participation, and stimulate economic growth. Objectives to be achieved by this activity will include: 

1. SOE Mapping, Information, and Strategy 
2. Reform Coordinating Mechanism (RCM) and Strategic Communications 
3. Reviewing and Improving SOE Policies, Legislation, and Regulations 
4. Facilitating SOE Privatization 
5. Improving Corporate Governance and Management of SOEs 

Objective: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with outstanding organizational and communication skills to join our team in the capacity of a Program Assistant focusing primarily on communications. The Program Assistant will support SOERA in organization and implementation of all project activities throughout the program lifecycle. In collaboration with the project team, the Program Assistant will contribute to drafting of program materials, assist with organization and delivery of public events including webinars, conferences, and workshops, and manage program social media platforms. The responsibilities of the position will include: 

• Contribute to drafting, editing, and branding of program-related documents, reports, and success stories;   
• Support the project team in planning, organization, and implementation of program events including workshops, conferences, round tables, and online events such as webinars;  
• Assist with managing program social media channels including drafting content, regular updates, and engagement with the audience;  
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and data collection; 
• Assist in developing data visualization and presentations; 
• Maintain effective communication with program partners, beneficiaries, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and grantees;   
• Translate program-related documents (English/Ukrainian);  
• Support project leadership with other program related tasks.  

Requirements:  

• BA in translation, international relations, communications or another related field; 
• 1-2 years of experience working in a similar capacity on USAID projects (desirable but not essential); 
• Experience preparing high quality written materials in English (exceptional English writing skills, including grammar, syntax, and punctuation); 
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English and Ukrainian; 
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office, in particular, Word and Power Point; 
• Experience in SMM and social media platforms; 
• Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated with excellent time-management and organizational skills; and 
• Team-player; willing to take direction from project management and work well with others.  

Qualified candidates are expected to send their CVs and cover letters to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] no later than February 13^th, 2022. Please indicate the following in the subject field of the email: “Program Assistant – Communications Support”. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.