Вакансія: Media Officer 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:

Media Officer shall contribute to the communication activities of the government services of Ukraine, namely media management.

3. Tasks/responsibilities: 

• Maintain direct communication with the media outlets, serves as communication point for Ukrainian and international media
• Prepare content (press releases, posts, speaker talking points) to cover issues, that are set as priority for communication by government service management
• Provide input to the government service Communication Strategy
• Maintain media-base of Ukrainian and international journalists
• Responsible for planning and implementation of government service’s media-events
• Prepare scenarios and oversee implementation of the video-reels and other audiovisual products
• Assist the government service in the process of communication strategy implementation by providing relevant information materials, mentoring, conducting training and providing feedback and recommendations.
• Develop concepts/scenarios of public events, aimed at conveying key messages under UA30 communication strategy and cyber reform.
• Conduct research and data synthesis to tailor high-quality, targeted strategic messages and communication materials.
• Participate in the development of government service monthly and weekly media plans.
• Assist communication teams in developing communication products: press releases, videos, communication with media, etc.
• 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 2 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-6 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.