Senior Communications Advisor, Ukraine - USAID

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SUMMARY 

The Senior Communications Advisor is an integral and influential pillar within USAID’s Europe and Eurasia Bureau, invigorating and strengthening our engagement within the dynamic landscape of Ukraine. This role is critical to driving transformation, the development and meticulous execution of powerful communication strategies that resonate, creating waves of positive change. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Advisor will illuminate USAID's mission, translating strategies into action while continuously navigating and adapting to the evolving needs of Ukraine. This influential position offers the unique opportunity to shape the narrative of USAID's involvement in Ukraine and propel its developmental journey forward, leaving a lasting, positive imprint on the international stage. 

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Provide Strategic Advisory: Represents E&E Bureau's interests on Ukraine to high-level U.S., host country government, multilateral officials, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities. Provide strategic input to planning, briefings, and presentations, ensuring alignment with USAID's mission and Ukraine's developmental needs. 

Develop and Execute Communications Strategy: Crafts an impactful outreach and communication strategy for USAID’s engagement on Ukraine. Guide the development of print or web-based publications, ensuring they resonate with target audiences and reflect USAID's goals. 

Coordinate Inter-Bureau Collaboration: Serves as the critical liaison between the E&E Bureau and Ukraine Mission Development Outreach Coordinators. Facilitate Bureau responses to queries from elected officials, other government agencies, community organizations, other donors, and the public. 

Enhance Congressional Relations: Prepares responsive briefing materials and written materials relevant to Congressional relations activities. Stays updated on relevant Congressional hearings, briefings, and requests for information, facilitating the Bureau's response to such events. 

Manage Media Relations: Works closely with the LPA Press Officer on media inquiries about USAID Ukraine programs. Helps draft press releases and develops briefing materials for the media. 

Support Internal Communications: Represents E&E in USAID internal communications team and engage Bureau staff on Agency-wide communications initiatives and activities. Serves as the critical link between the E&E Bureau and the Ukraine Mission Development Outreach Coordinators (DOCS). 

Stakeholder Engagement: Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including host country government, multilateral officials, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities. Regularly engages in dialogues to understand their needs and persp