Вакансія: Communications Specialist for USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity, DAI Global, LLC

1. Activity Background:

The purpose of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity (the “Activity”) is to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks by establishing trusted collaboration between key cybersecurity stakeholders in the government, private sector, academia, and civil society. The activity aims to achieve this goal by implementing the following activity components:

Component 1: Strengthen the cybersecurity enabling environment

The legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for national cybersecurity in Ukraine needs to be strengthened and aligned with international standards and best practices. This component will strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure sectors by addressing legislative gaps, promoting good governance, enabling collaboration between stakeholders, and supporting cybersecurity institutions. This component will also build the technical capacity of key sectors through increased access to cybersecurity technology and equipment.

Component 2: Develop Ukraine’s cybersecurity workforce

Ukraine suffers from a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. This component of the USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity will address workforce gaps through activities that develop new cybersecurity talent and build the capacity of existing talent. These activities will address the entire workforce pipeline, the quality of education received by cybersecurity specialists, and industry training programs to rapidly upskill Ukraine’s workforce to respond to immediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Component 3: Build a resilient cybersecurity industry

A growing cybersecurity industry in Ukraine will contribute directly to national security and prosperity. This component will seek to build trust and collaboration between the public and private sector to develop innovative solutions for future cybersecurity challenges; spur investment and growth in the broader cybersecurity market in Ukraine through greater access to financing; support smaller cybersecurity companies to rapidly increase the number of local cybersecurity service providers; and offer mechanisms for Ukrainian firms to connect with industry partners to enable better access to innovations and business opportunities.

2. Role’s purpose:

Communications Specialist shall build the capacity of the government services to developing coordinated and effective communications as well as contribute to the communication activities of the government services and Information Protection of Ukraine, ensuring proper coverage and communication of service`s key messages by analyzing and adjusting its communication policies, strategies, and plans, as well as by overseeing and producing content, tailored specifically to the needs of key audiences.

3. Tasks/responsibilities:

• Creates a strategic communication plan and communication plans for current and existing projects, launching new campaigns
• Analyzes news, research in areas related to the activities of the government service and provides recommendations in terms of using opportunities
• Manages the creation and distribution of content through existing and critical communication channels for all stakeholder groups
• Tracks reputational threats developing strategies to respond to them, as well as looking for new opportunities to strengthen the reputation and capacities of government service
• Collaborates with the team and external agencies to create communication content, which may include video content, visualizations, infographics, etc.
• Establishes relations with media, organizations, and opinion leaders, as well as with international partners and well-known organizations to strengthen Ukraine’s critical infrastructure resilience to cyberattacks
• Trains government service leadership for public presentations and public speaking
• Coordinates content for communication platforms, including websites, social media, leaflets, newsletters, reports, press releases, and presentations with relevant groups and experts, and advises on communication issues
• Other duties as assigned

 4.Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s or MA degree in journalism/communication, business studies, media studies or related field or demonstrated relevant experience in lieu of official academic background.  
• At least 4 years of experience in similar assignment. 
• Experience in the field of cybersecurity is a major advantage.  
• Social media savvy, targeting skills is an advantage.  
• Experience with traditional and social media monitoring and subscription monitoring services a plus.  
• Experience of work with USAID projects is a plus, familiarity with USAID branding policy is a privilege.  
• Good writing and reporting skills; strong English and Ukrainian languages required. 
• Candidates will be asked to create a writing sample during the interview process.   
• Excellent writing, speaking, and reading skills in English, Russian and Ukrainian. 
• Ukrainian native speaker 
• Fluent English 

It’s Kyiv-based position, long-term.

Period of performance-12 months.

Qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. by 15 December 2023 6:00pm Kyiv time. Only short-listed candidates will receive notice requesting additional information. Interviews will be conducted on the rolling basis.