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02/10/2023
Call for Applications for Post of Communications Expert to Support Transport Sector Digital Transformation

East Europe Foundation, within the framework of the USAID/UK Aid Project Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration and Services (TAPAS), announces a competition for a post of Communications Expert to support digitalization projects in the transport sector, implemented jointly with the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development and Transformation (Ministry for Restoration) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a communications strategy, plan, information events and campaigns to support digitalization projects in the transport sector, implemented jointly with the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development and Transformation (Ministry for Restoration) and the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
  • Create content (news, press releases, social media posts, success stories, brochures, presentations, talking points, and other communication materials) for the communications channels used by the TAPAS project and partners to disseminate information about the project’s deliverables and fulfillment of the project goals and objectives.
  • Cooperation with the media: generate news stories, prepare press materials (releases, columns, interviews, special projects).
  • Provide communication support to the project team at all stages of project implementation; prepare talking points.
  • Coordinate communication activities with government agencies and other project stakeholders.
  • Conduct media monitoring.
  • Coordinate work with external contractors to produce communication and souvenir products: preparation of terms of reference, search for contractors, monitoring of tasks, collection of information, etc.
  • Participate in the preparation of reporting documentation for donors.
  • Perform other communication tasks.

Qualifications requirements:

  • At least two (2) years of experience in communications, particularly in creating and implementing successful communications strategies and campaigns.
  • Experience in working with the media.
  • Experience working with government agencies, NGOs and international donor projects will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of graphic editing programs is preferable.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or related field.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in Ukrainian and English.

To apply, send your application (CV with relevant work experience, skills, and personal contact information) before 23:00 on October 16, 2023 to the email address: [email protected] with a note “Comms_Transport”.

Contact information:

Yuliia Zaplavna, Project Manager, East Europe Foundation

[email protected]