Restoration Communications Manager

Огляд

The USAID Ukraine Transformation Communications Activity (TCA) is a six-year Activity implemented by Chemonics Inc. The Restoration Communications Manager, working as an integrated member of the strategic communications team and reporting to the TCA Strategic Communications Director.

Обов'язки

• oversee the implementation of TCA's outreach and communication efforts dedicated to the Restoration topic
• ensure effective coordination and collaboration among relevant stakeholders to amplify communication efforts related to restoration initiatives and implemented under the TCA umbrella
• foster collaboration between government, local authorities, and the private sector in the context of restoration initiatives to improve communication efforts
• identify and engage key partners from the public and private sectors to support communication objectives
• proactively develop and implement outreach and communication initiatives for TCA projects, focusing on initiatives with a high potential for impact
• respond to the evolving strategic communication needs in the field of restoration in Ukraine
• support and oversee embedded experts who are focused on Restoration topics
• work collaboratively with the TCA team to publicize and amplify the positive impact of restoration activities
• collaborate with recipients such as SARDI, MinRestoration, Ukrinform, and others to design and execute communication initiatives using traditional media, social media, events, and other relevant tools
• maximize the reach and effectiveness of communication efforts through diverse channels
• analyze data from various sources, including TCA-funded research and external data, to inform and recommend communication and outreach approaches that will have the greatest impact
• utilize data-driven insights to refine communication initiatives
• review TCA activities for opportunities to integrate restoration narratives into other campaigns, as appropriate
• prepare, present, and evaluate outreach and communication approaches to ensure alignment with TCA priorities, goals, and objectives
• ensure that communication efforts support the overarching restoration objectives and grant narrative
• provide technical support to grantees, subcontractors, and potential partners during the preparation and implementation stages, in coordination with other team members
• coordinate closely with Grants and Subcontracts Managers to ensure compliance and effective grant/subcontract implementation
• showcase the outcomes and benefits of TCA restoration communication efforts to USAID and key stakeholders through regular reporting, briefs, articles, videos, infographics, etc
• evaluate the progress of TCA restoration communication activities and work with assistance recipients and other staff to prepare, review, and approve monitoring and evaluation data and final reports
• ensure the effectiveness and impact of communication initiatives are assessed and communicated
• continuously analyze Ukraine's rapidly changing environment and contribute to rolling assessments, under the direction of TCA management
• keep communication initiatives adaptable to evolving circumstances
• responsively address ad hoc requests and tasks to ensure the overall efficient development of program activities
• be flexible in accommodating unforeseen communication needs

Вимоги

• bachelor’s degree required; master's degree preferred
• at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the design and management of outreach and communication efforts at the national and regional levels in Ukraine, are strongly preferred
• fluency in Ukrainian and English is required
• experience in behavior change communications in public and governmental sectors and knowledge of the restoration topic are strongly preferred
• experience with creative concept development, advertising, media buys, targeting demographics, and social media
• proven experience in the creation and management of ad-hoc coalitions of stakeholders
• strong organizational, management, and administrative skills, preferably in regard to report writing, monitoring, and evaluation
• demonstrate analytical ability and understanding of the national and regional political context, with the ability to think creatively in conceptualizing activities
• experience managing teams of consultants and/or subcontractors (such as creative agencies), is preferred
• proven knowledge of local and international NGOs and community-based organizations implementing restoration-related activities and programs in the country, as well as key governmental actors and stakeholders, with an up-to-date understanding and knowledge of the political environment and social conditions in the country, preferred

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• estimated Period of Performance: 260 days