Operational Liaison Officer

Background

Alinea International is looking for experts for the upcoming strategic communication project to support the Government of Ukraine (GoU). The purpose of the project is to enhance the GoU capacity to conduct data-driven communications through improved understanding of the needs, attitudes and perceptions of the Ukrainian citizens in order to inform communication strategies, campaigns and activities to counter malign influence and disinformation and strengthen critical thinking during the ongoing war. The project will also facilitate cross-agency coordination to ensure better quality of crisis communications and strengthen ongoing efforts of the GoU to withstand the Russian military aggression and promote early recovery efforts.

Scope of work:

The expert will ensure all activities are delivered in time and are appropriately documented. S/he is expected to work closely with the Chief Planner in Ukraine and participate in relevant project meetings. The broad scope under this position includes the following components:

• Mapping and understand GoU communication stakeholders.
• Socialising GoU policy and strategy with the project team. 
• Producing strategic communications planning documents.

Expert Profile:

The expert is expected to meet the following requirements related to her/his qualification, skills and professional experience:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in political science, economics, analysis, or other relevant field.
• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in the public, private, civil or donor organisations.
• Extensive network of contacts across the Government of Ukraine and other state institutions, as well as amongst civil society organisations, watchdogs and think tanks specialising on countering disinformation, strategic communications, and media development.
• Experience in policy analysis and report writing for high-level officials at the Government of Ukraine.
• Experience in working with international development organisations and familiarity with the project documentation (Concept notes, TORs, Project Proposals) will be considered a strong advantage.
• Ability to working in ambiguity is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding and skills of designing data-driven communications based on audience insights and specific characteristics of distinct target audiences.
• Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian, written and spoken.

If you would like to apply for a position, please send your CV and cover letter with “Operational Liaison Officer” in the subject of your email to employment@alineainternational.com by 7 July 2023.