Job Description
Communication Expert
The EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI)
The EUACI is launching a new phase 2024-2027 and is looking for a Communication Expert.
At the EUACI, we are making a difference in preventing and fighting corruption in Ukraine. We are working with the main anti-corruption stakeholders. We work with the government and the parliament, the anti-corruption institutions, the Ministry and Agency of Restoration, the Integrity Cities and civil society and media. We provide strategic capacity building, institutional and legislative support. We are bringing the best international anti-corruption expertise to Ukraine.
If you comply with the conditions below and want to be part of a fascinating workplace with dedicated and hardworking colleagues that want to do their part to create an even better society with less corruption then send us your application to [email protected] before 5 January.
The EUACI
The EUACI is a joint EU and Government of Denmark financed programme aimed at supporting Ukraine in its efforts to reduce corruption at the national and local level through the empowerment of citizens, civil society and state institutions. In January 2024, a new phase of the EUACI is launched. The strategic objectives are that: Corruption in Ukraine is reduced; Ukraine advances with anti-corruption reform; and Reconstruction in war-affected areas of Ukraine is implemented within a framework that incorporates transparency, accountability and integrity.
The EUACI has four intervention areas, namely:
- Support to independent state institutions fighting and preventing corruption;
- Transparency and accountability of the reconstruction process;
- Support cities in war-affected areas in enhancing integrity in the reconstruction process;
- Civil society and media in preventing and fighting corruption.
The position
Title: Communication Expert
Place of service: The EUACI office in Kyiv.
Contract: We offer a contract for a fulltime position with the Danish embassy.
Conditions: A salary according to qualifications and embassy staff policy and a benefit package as for embassy staff, including performance bonus, health insurance and five weeks of paid holidays.
Team: The Communication Expert refers to the Head and Deputy Head of the EUACI.
Area of Responsibility
- Act as EUACI’s communication manager by promoting EUACI’s activities and conducting campaigns and events to raise awareness about corruption and the efforts to fight corruption.
- Support EUACI’s national and local partners in their communication activities and in strengthening their communication capacity.
- Develop, design and implement communication and public awareness strategies and campaigns, using all forms of media products, in collaboration with EUACI partners and other stakeholders, to enhance communication on anti-corruption reforms.
- Highlight programme achievements, proposed solutions, and expected impact as well as conceptualise promotional material and activities.
- Manage communication projects and events, including by developing Terms of Reference and conducting market analysis and tenders in line with Danish procurement rules.
- Ensure implementation of EUACI’s communication and visibility strategy.
- Media monitoring.
- Provide content and design regarding news items on EUACI’s media platforms.
- Regular coordination with the EU-delegation and Danish embassy.
- Other support as requested by the Head or Deputy Head of the Program.
Requested Profile/Qualifications
- University Degree in Media, Journalism, Marketing, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Law, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or other related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in designing and implementing communication and media initiatives.
- Experience in organizing and conducting public events.
- Relevant network in the area of media and communication.
- Comprehensive understanding of the anti-corruption work and the communication challenges of EUACI’s partners.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing strong working relationships with international organisations, Ukrainian organisations and media outlets.
- Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience from working strategically with social media, digital content and graphics.
- The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.
- Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and credibility.
Deadline for applications
Interested candidates should submit their applications and CV to [email protected] before close of business on 5 January. Please write in the email subject “Application for Communication Expert”.