Senior Copywriter for the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Ministry for Restoration)

Огляд

Chemonics is an international development consulting firm founded in 1975 that implements International Technical Assistance Projects. The vacancy involves work at The Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Ministry for Restoration). Due to the full-scale Russian invasion, the Ministry is responsible for the restoration of regions, territories and infrastructure affected by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Considering the largest post-war recovery, the Ministry needs support in terms of quality communication delivery to inform stakeholders about the restoration process, reimbursement state programs, tools for recovery for the general population, and other important information material about the recovery process.

Обов'язки

• creating written content in Ukrainian and English for various mediums, including speeches for the Ministry’s officials, as well as press releases, brochures, newsletters, and social media posts related to recovery
• conducting research to gather relevant information and data to support the Ministry's messages related to recovery
• creating a digest about the recovery process (for international partners and other target audiences)
• collaborating with another communication specialist to produce cohesive and effective communication materials regarding recovery
• editing and proofreading written materials regarding recovery to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines
• adapting the Ministry's messages regarding recovery for different audiences, such as policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public
• monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of the Ministry's written content and making adjustments as necessary to improve communication outcomes regarding recovery
• if applicable and appropriate, integrating and coordinating narratives and messaging from TCA-implemented communications campaigns or other project activities related to recovery

Reporting and TCA Support:

• plan working hours according to Ukrainian legislation and report on results to TCA weekly and monthly
• provide written reports on a monthly and as-requested basis on the progress of their work within the Agency
• support USAID Transformation Communications Activity (TCA) in developing and strengthening established partnerships with the Ministry for Restoration

Deliverables/Outcomes:

• high-quality, engaging, and persuasive written materials effectively communicate the desired messages to the target audience
• best practices: news pieces, articles, and storytelling materials which help communicate complex information in an easily understandable way
• standards and recommendations for editing and proofreading materials to ensure accuracy, grammar, and spelling are correct

Вимоги

• education: master’s degree (degree in Linguistics, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred)
• experience: at least 3 years of experience in copywriting, preferably in a governmental, NGO or journalism sector
• strong portfolio of previous work that demonstrates expertise in copywriting, creativity, and strategic thinking
• languages: fluency in written and oral Ukrainian and advanced level of written English
• skills: excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• strategic thinking: the ability to develop creative and strategic concepts that align with the Agency’s messaging and objectives
• strong collaboration skills: the ability to work with other teams within the Agency and other governmental institutions
• attention to detail: the ability to proofread and edit their work thoroughly to ensure accuracy and consistency
• adaptability: the ability to adapt to changing situations and work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• leadership skills will be a plus, since the position may require managing and mentoring junior copywriters and coordinating with other teams

Умови

• full time: 40 hours per week within 12 months
• estimated period of performance: short-term