Communications Officer (Part Time)

Огляд

Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. Our development work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development with improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses.

The organisation is currently active in over 130 projects in 41 countries with around 1100 employees. It is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

In Ukraine, Swisscontact implements three projects in vocational education (EdUP), professionalization of SMEs in the vegetable and livestock industry (Empower AgriWomen), and trade promotion (SIPPO). The EdUP project extension introduces short-term modular training programs tailored for women, war veterans, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). It also strengthens the TVET system through integrated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services and active engagement of the private sector in co-developing and co-delivering curricula.

Обов'язки

• development and implementation of a comprehensive communication plan aligned with project goals and target audiences
• drafting, editing, and producing high-quality content, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts, reports, and promotional materials
• publication of communication materials in Ukrainian and English
• organisation of press events, media briefings, and community engagement activities
• management of project press releases and media inquiries
• coordination of communication with project implementation partners
• regular updates to stakeholders, donors, and partners on project progress
• ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communication materials and platforms
• support of internal communication among project staff
• monitoring the impact of communication activities through analytics, media tracking, and stakeholder feedback
• adjustment of communication strategy based on evaluation results
• timely and accurate responses to unexpected project-related issues

Вимоги

• degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
• experience in communication roles, preferably in development or non-profit projects of 3 years or more
• proven experience managing social media platforms, websites, and media engagement
• excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in Ukrainian
• proven fluency in spoken and written English
• strong organisational and time management skills
• excellent teamwork skills and commitment to collaboration
• strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
• understanding of Communication for Development principles will be an advantage

Умови

• place of work: Kyiv, with regular visits to Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Lviv, Kyiv
• contract duration: 2 years, starting September 2025 until 30 June 2027
• attractive working conditions in an international, multicultural context
• agile organisational culture based on mutual respect, trust, and teamwork