Communications Officer / Фахівець/чиня з комунікацій

Communications Officer – Фахівець\чиня з комунікацій

International Charitable Foundation “AIDS Foundation East-West” (AFEW-Ukraine) is seeking a Communications Officer to manage internal and external communications of the organization.

Under the direction and supervision of the executive director, this position is responsible for managing communications and public relations activities in the following areas:

• Maintaining website / Working with social networks,
• Writing and Developing Publications,
• Supporting and Updating Communication strategy of organization,
• Supporting program staff in organization of communication activities within current projects.

Communications Officer will also work closely with AFEW program staff to support communication initiatives within AFEW projects.

Requirements:

• University degree in Communications, PR, journalism or relevant areas, or relevant work experience.
• Fluent English and Ukrainian (written and oral).
• At least 3 years’ working experience in public relations/ media/ communications.
• Very good knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet use, social networks.
• Experience of working with non-governmental organizations is an advantage. Knowledge of HIV and wider public health contest is a plus but not necessarily required
• Excellent team spirit.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, act pro-actively and decisively.

The position is expected to be based in Kyiv, Ukraine. However, due to the ongoing war and security situation, remote postings within or outside Ukraine may be considered for this position. We are offering both full time or part time position, depending on the candidate’s qualifications.

If you are interested in this position, please send your application (letter of motivation and CV including contact details for two reference persons) to [email protected] with the subject title “Communications Officer”.

The deadline for submission is March 18, 2024. Earlier submissions are welcome. Only candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

ICF “AIDS Foundation East-West” (AFEW-Ukraine) (www.afew.org.ua)  is a non-governmental humanitarian public health organization that has been registered in Ukraine since January 2001

Our mission is to improve access to quality health and social services for key populations through introducing evidence-based and innovative approaches, supporting active international and regional experience exchange and capacity building of local governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Our target populations include most-at-risk adolescents, people who use drugs, sex workers, ех-prisoners and people living with HIV.

AFEW Ukraine is an equal opportunities employee, whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.