In collaboration with and under the supervision of the Country Director - Ukraine, you will contribute to the entirety of the project cycle while ensuring compliance with donor commitments, internal DRI policies, and the objectives of the DRI Ukraine office. 
 
More specifically, the Communications and Outreach officer will be responsible for the following tasks: 

• Supports in management of the social media channels and other means for outreach; 
• Assists in drafting and editing targeted content for publication, mostly for digital channels (website, social media, email…); 
• Assists in developing, and coordinating the preparation of, visual products that highlight our work, especially infographics as well as short videos; 
• Monitors the reach and impact of the project using analytics and other reporting tools; Identifies potentially newsworthy topics for communications outreach, supports in keeping a press contacts database updated and assists in preparing communications packages: press releases and/or other content for the press; 
• Keeps track of news on the organisation and creates clipping reports; 
• Supports the implementation of specific communications plans for the organisation’s project; 
• Contributes to the development of communications strategies and plans for DRI, notably social media strategies;. 
• Supporting the Country Director in outreach tasks. 
• Other relevant duties, as required. 

Required:

• University degree in communications, media studies, journalism, marketing, political or social science, international affairs, or other related fields; 
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in communications, journalism or other positions  with a strong interest in communications; 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in Ukrainian (ideally in English too), including proven editing and writing skills; Strong IT skills and experience working with a website Content Management System; 
• Strong skills in digital communications (social media, writing for an online audience, copywriting, mailing...); 
• Experience preparing social media banners, audio-visual materials and infographics for dissemination on the web; 
• Gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-national and multicultural environment. Good interpersonal, teamwork and communications skills; 
• Political awareness, including of Ukraine and the EU , and interest in democratic development; 
• Good organisational skills and a capacity to work independently. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects. 
• Proactive attitude and attention to details; 
• The ability to travel inside Ukraine (if security allows) and abroad.  

Preferred:

• Design experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and other programs; 
• Basic knowledge of international democracy and human rights standards. 
• Experience with international non-profit organisations. 
• Background in local governance and civil society-focused projects. 
• Other languages 

DRI offers you: 

• Flexible working hours  
• Mobile work model  
• 30 days of paid annual leave 
• Vocational training for every employee 
• Comprehensive onboarding to help you settle easily and familiarize yourself with DRI 

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (cover letter and CV) here. This position is subject to funding. Applying for this position by post mail is possible, please find our address details below.

Applications are open until the position is filled.
 
DRI is committed to diversity and treats everybody equally, independent of gender identity, sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, political opinion (as long as respectful of democratic principles), or any other status protected by the laws in the locations where we operate.
Organisation responsible for this vacancy:
                                                           Democracy Reporting International gGmbH
                                                                                  Elbestr. 28 / 29
                                                                            12045 Berlin, Germany
 
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About us
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Pakistan, Tunisia, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.