Internews Ukraine is seeking a Senior Communication Advisor for the USAID/ RADA Next Generation (RANG) Activity. Priorities of the Mission are digitization of the processes and contributing to building trust to the institution by involving voters in the electoral process.

Purpose

The purpose of the RADA Next Generation (RANG) activity is to address the Verkhovna Rada of  Ukraine's (VRU) most critical challenges and enable the VRU to become a modern, effective institution that promotes accountability and democratic development in Ukraine. This will be achieved by addressing challenges in the VRU's legislative processes, while concurrently identifying and taking advantage of opportunities where the VRU can improve as an effective, democratic institution.

The Senior Communications Advisor plans, coordinates and implements communications activities to support the delivery of programs and initiatives of the USAID/ RADA Next Generation (RANG). The position assists key partners to better tell their story, promote achievements and outcomes and play a more significant role. The Senior Communications Advisor assists with writing and posing stories about projects, people and outcomes.

Background

RANG will focus on an integrated two factor approach that simultaneously facilitates continuity and  stability within the VRU and builds on past RADA successes and achievements through innovation to  strengthen the institution within the Ukrainian democratic framework. Ensuring sustainability of current and previous parliamentary strengthening activity initiatives and VRU buy-in and support will also be  primary considerations and central objectives throughout the implementation of RANG. More on the project you can find here: internews.ua/rang

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop a range of communication and engagement plans and activities for internal, external and change management projects, strategies and policies.

• Partner with key internal business units to provide strategic communications advice and solutions to meet project objectives.

• Develop leadership messages, intranet content, news stories and posts.

• Check the correct spelling of terms, conventional abbreviations and designations, symbols (graphic signs), surnames and positions.

• Provide recommendations on improving the quality of texts.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Native speaker or highly proficient in spoken and written English (C2).

• MA (or equivalent) in communication, journalism, political science or other relevant discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in editorial or communication work in international organizations, projects, media and state authorities.

• Understanding of politics and government relations in the post-soviet countries.

• Previous experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects will be a plus.

• Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook user.

Capabilities for the role

• The ability to quickly assimilate information, analyze data and be able to provide strategic advice, guidance and decisions on behalf of the program.

• Demonstrate ability to develop and support a professional, service and continuous improvement-focused workplace culture.

• Collaborative team player comfortable leading as well as executing and taking constructive input from multiple sources.

• The ability to handle complex multiple assignments at the same time and with competing demands and deadlines while maintaining a calm demeanor is essential.

• The ability to make difficult and complex decisions with good judgment and acute sensitivity to the political environment and to the reputation of the organization.

• The ability to think and act strategically, creatively, and dynamically in a high-pressure work environment. Must be confident, organized, and an accomplished problem solver.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills including the ability to write and edit quickly, accurately, and creatively.

• For consideration, please email resume/CV, cover letter, and salary requirements via email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Communication Advisor no later than January 08, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position is remote and open to all Nationalities.

Internews Ukraine is an organization that has expertise in media, communications, education, and consulting. Innovation, professionalism, and efficiency are three pillars of our organization. Serving the Ukrainian society has been our enduring priority since 1996.