Media and Society Research Analyst

Огляд

Chemonics is an international development consulting firm founded in 1975 that implements International Technical Assistance Projects. The vacancy involves work in the USAID Transformation Communications Activity (TCA).

Обов'язки

• support the research and analytics team in reviewing donor-supported social media monitoring, surveys, and other instruments. Support the Director and Manager on nationwide research efforts on media consumption, media trends, public perceptions, etc.
• support the research and analytical team in message testing for TCA’s and partners' nationwide and international communication campaigns
• support the research and analytical team in preparation and managing qualitative studies within the communication sphere
• conduct research debriefing for partners and the TCA team and build trusted relationships with external experts and TCA’s partners to foster a data-driven mindset within the Government of Ukraine and civil society
• support the research and analytics team in planning and implementing research efforts related to media, marketing, advocacy, policy, outreach, and operational issues to inform the development and implementation of TCA activities
• support counterpart attendees, beneficiaries, and vendors at program activities, such as training or conferences, to ensure efficient participation
• support the research and analytics team to conduct research, perform data analysis, general reports and findings, and create graphics to support reporting requirements
• closely liaise with the monitoring and evaluation team to support project reporting needs
• monitor ongoing activities, including social media monitoring, attending activity events, gathering the information requested by TCA staff, writing updates and brief analytical reports on the activity impact and progress using web analytical tools, attend coordination meetings for project development and implementation
• ensure clarity and accuracy of written internal and external correspondence in English, Ukrainian
• provide high-quality reports, and communication materials, including fact sheets, press releases, success stories, leaflets, brochures, etc. in English
• assist the technical team in data collection and analysis as assigned
• perform other duties as required or assigned

Вимоги

• university degree in relevant field
• experience working on research teams or think tanks
• experience in research projects dedicated to international relationships and international strategic communication preferred
• experience working in a related research field e.g sociological research, media studies research, international media research, media analytics etc.
• familiarity with the communication field in Ukraine and at the international level
• fluency in Ukrainian and English, with excellent presentation skills and a solid ability to communicate clearly and concisely, including in writing, in both languages
• excellent interpersonal skills in interacting with Ukrainian and international colleagues, counterparts, business representatives, or community members
• demonstrated creative thinking, initiative, and self-motivation in handling all assigned tasks
• ability to work professionally and constructively as part of a team, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and deal with diverse environments
• experience working on USAID or donor-funded programs preferred
• understanding gender and social inclusion good practices applied to research sphere

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• hybrid work format
• full-time employment