Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an experienced Content and Social Media Officer to support the delivery of the country and global communications strategy for the IRC's response to the war in Ukraine.
The successful candidate will help drive content and social media efforts in country, collecting content in the field, producing content for social media and donor reporting, managing local social media channels, and supporting media visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as an expert on IRC's operations in Ukraine, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of programming and contextual developments.
- Lead in-country digital engagement by managing and growing the IRC Ukraine social media channels.
- Curate original content, including reports, articles, social media posts, multimedia materials, and other communications products.
- Develop a bank of unique impact stories and case studies showcasing the IRC's response in Ukraine.
- Support content collection by coordinating content trips within Ukraine.
- Work closely with the Ukraine Communications Manager to ensure donor requirements are reflected and met through digital content and engagement.
- Monitor social media pages of implementing partners and investigate opportunities for joint social media representation.
- Support local and international media visits to program activities.
- Support the Global Communications team in the development of campaign content.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in international NGO communications.
- Previous experience in media would be an asset.
- Skilled in capturing and curating impactful content in challenging environments.
- Knowledge of storytelling, social media platforms/communications channels.
- Knowledge of video and photo editing tools, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and grow social media channels.
- Able to build positive relationships and work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
- Fluent in Ukrainian and English, both oral and written.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Purposeful job and development opportunities
- English classes and unlimited online training courses
- Life Insurance
- Medical insurance for staff and family members
- Free psychological support to employees and their family members
- 30 calendar days of annual vacation
- Up to 10 days of paid medical leave