Expedited SVN Communications Assistant, for internal candidates only

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the National Communications Officer (Managing Editor), the Communications Assistant will contribute to the successful implementation of IOM Ukraine’s communications and outreach activities. 

1. Draft content for IOM Ukraine’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) and provide social media marketing (SMM) support to the wide range of the Mission programmes and projects.  

         2. Assist with social media analytics to track and enhance IOM Ukraine social presence. 

         3.Contribute to IOM HQ social media communication by drafting unique content and by adapting IOM global messages for              local audiences in Ukraine.  

         4. Support supervision of paid social media campaigns, as well as analyze and improve metrics for social media campaign               effectiveness.  

         5. In coordination with all thematic units in the Mission and the National Communications Officer, prepare storytellers, news               updates, press announcements and press releases.  

         6. Contribute to the visibility of IOM activities in Kyiv Region  by conducting interviews with key stakeholders and                               beneficiaries, taking photos and videos, drafting communications materials and reaching out to local media. 

   📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

   ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

          7. Assist with editing the content supplied from IOM field hubs and partners (IPs, media market companies, etc.) to ensure               compliance with IOM communication standards and relevance of the narratives for different audiences.  

          8. Create banners, posters, videos, stories and other visuals for social media as well as infosheets, using professional                      graphic design programmes in line with IOM brandbook guidelines.  

           9. Facilitate compliance with donor requirements for social media.  

          10. Support National Communications Officer in preparation of communications coverage reports for various donors.  

          11. Prepare media monitoring reports on the issues relevant to IOM Ukraine’s scope of work and expertise.  

          12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

   Education
   • High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or, 
     • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Social or Political Sciences or related fields from an accredited institution with three years of relevant professional experience.   Experience
       • Experience in media, PR, and administrative duties; 
         • Knowledge of the work of international organizations, humanitarian and development context is an advantage Skills
           • Experience in media, PR, and administrative duties; 
             • Knowledge of the work of international organizations, humanitarian and development context is an advantage Languages
               • Fluency in English and Ukrainian (oral and written).    Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
               • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
             • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
           • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
         • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
       • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)
       • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
     • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
   • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
2. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.