Vacancy no.: DC/KYIV/NO/2025/03
Publication date: 1 December 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 31 December 2025
Job ID: 13393
Department: RO-Europe and Central Asia
Organization Unit: CO-Kyiv
Location: Kyiv
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months with possible extension
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
The following are eligible to apply:
ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. External candidates**The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.
The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 29688 USD yearly.
The ILO Country Office for Ukraine is actively rolling out the ILO Transitional Cooperation Strategy for Ukraine for 2024–2025 focusing on three pillars:
1. Investing in People,
2. Creating quality employment and sustainable enterprises and
3. Improving labour market governance and social dialogue.
The Country Office for Ukraine implements multiple projects in support of the Transitional Development Cooperation Strategy. The Communications Officer will support the communication and visibility efforts of the Office.
Reporting lines:
The National Communications Officer will report to and work under supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office for Ukraine.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. In coordination with DCOMM, design and implement all outreach activities including preparation of visibility products and developing and implementing a communication plan for Development Cooperation Projects in the Office.
2. Coordinate the awareness raising activities in close collaboration with the relevant team members and consultants.
3. Maintain a beneficiary/constituent/partner/donor/ participant list and regularly update the relevant partners and donors on the activities of the Country Office.
4. In coordination with the project teams ensure regular collection and archiving of beneficiaries` success stories and photo/video materials.
5. Establish and update the electronic publications and social media channels (e-newsletter, project social media accounts where relevant, etc.).
6. Review and edit publication materials including booklets/leaflets, briefing notes, reports and activity reports.
7. Draft news releases, articles, beneficiaries’ stories, social media posts, talking points, correspondence or other information/publications, prepare concepts and scripts for promotional videos, visibility materials and coordinate the work of designers and technical production teams; assist with the distribution of information materials.
8. Administrate and draft content for the ILO in Ukraine, Support to Ukraine web-pages as well as UN in Ukraine website to ensure visibility of the Country Office.
9. Liaise with the other UN agencies to promote ILO values, increase the ILO visibility and facilitate the scaling-up of the CO interventions. Participate in the organization of seminars, conferences and meetings and attend dedicated work groups on Comms.
10. Foster contacts and relations with the media outlets with a view to increase ILO’s visibility both at national and local levels.
11. Organize press conferences, media interviews and other public information events to raise awareness of the ILO’s activities and results. Respond to a range of inquiries on the activities of the Office.
12. Conduct surveys, monitor websites and social media platforms and use metrics to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities and to guide and formulate future communication strategies. Prepare related reports.
13. Provide guidance and support to senior management with internal communications in the Office.
14. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of the ILO Country Office for Ukraine.
First level university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, political science, social science or any other related field.
At least two years of professional experience in policy advocacy, communication, organization and implementation of awareness raising campaigns, writing news stories and creating content for social media.
Specific professional experience
Experience in production of information materials (online/social media, print, audio-visual, etc.). Experience in creating visibility and communication through social media. Experience in working with vulnerable groups will be an asset.Excellent command of English and Ukrainian (oral and written)
• Good writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use social media tools and manage social media accounts.
• Ability to adapt messages to culturally diverse audiences.
• Good knowledge of the challenges the vulnerable groups are facing in Ukraine.
• Knowledge of the ILO’s mandate and its programme of activities as well as social partners and actors in the sector.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of computer applications for information collection, information management and dissemination.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO People. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Fraud warning
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