Minimum requirements
Education:
Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, International Relations or Humanities.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communication, media, journalism, marketing, or a related field, including hands-on experience managing multimedia campaigns, public-facing activations, and content production. Experience working in a humanitarian, development, or UN/NGO context is required, ideally within an emergency response setting.
Skills
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering communication campaigns and activations for diverse public audiences, from concept through post-activation reporting.
Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating across government counterparts, media, partner organizations, and field offices to deliver time-bound outputs.
Proven track record producing high-quality content (video, photo, written) for digital and traditional media channels.
Experience organizing and supporting high-level or donor visits, including logistics, briefing materials, and media coordination.
Sound understanding of media relations, including managing press engagement logs and journalist/media contacts.
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
Sensitivity to child rights, child safeguarding, and ethical content standards in a conflict-affected context.
Language Requirements
Ukrainian: Proficient/Native (C2).
English: Advanced (C1).
Excellent written and spoken English and Ukrainian.
Desirables
Prior experience with UNICEF or another UN agency, particularly in a Communication & Advocacy function.
Experience producing or commissioning long-form/documentary content.
Existing network of media contacts within Ukraine.
Experience in crisis or emergency communications.
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- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
A detailed technical proposal demonstrating experience managing multimedia campaigns, public-facing activations and content production, and a proven track record producing high-quality video, photo and written content for digital and traditional media channels.
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