Communications Officer – Green Reconstruction of Ukraine

Job description

Greenpeace is a cause, a movement, a living legend. We are devoted to protecting the environment and changing the views of people towards nature from passive to active. Our supporters are changemakers. They are the reason Greenpeace is alive, strong and able to set ambitious goals for nature protection.

When the end of the horrible war comes, a comprehensive reconstruction of the destroyed infrastructure and economy of Ukraine will be necessary. Given the massive global environmental challenges as well as the need for a full independence from Russian energy, the reconstruction is an important tool to create a sustainable and independent Ukraine to work on this long-term goal, Greenpeace CEE is hiring

Communications Officer – Green Reconstruction of Ukraine

Job requirements

Main tasks:

• Design the communication strategy around the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine

• Build and maintain a network of key European journalists

• Build Social Media presence with especially identifying key multiplicators to carry the narrative

• Serve as a press speaker at events or activities related to this campaign

• Design/support digital engagement campaigns that build up public pressure on decision makers (supporter e-mails, engagement journeys, etc.)

• Identify stakeholders, influencers, etc. as our key allies and build and maintain relationships with them

Experience and skills needed:

• Excellent spoken and written English and Ukrainian, preferably also Russian.

• Successful track record in storytelling and narrative development journalism or press work or as a press speaker, especially in crisis communication

• Good representation and networking skills

• Experience with civil society is a plus

• Availability to travel

• Creativity and courage

• Genuine passion and enthusiasm for environmental protection

We offer:

• A real opportunity of making change in the world

• Constant collaboration with the global Greenpeace organization

• International skill shares – you can learn from and input to a worldwide network of talented people

• Full time employment contract with a trial period and possibility of renewal, depending on funding

• Flexible working time and a home office option

• Benefits in line with our values (eg. child support benefit)

We are looking for someone based in Ukraine.

Date to start: August 1, 2023.

Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Greenpeace is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic and would like to invite you especially to apply.