Field Field Communication Officer - Kyiv - 866047Officer (800046)

WHAT WE DO

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ICRC Field Communication Department seeks a competent Field Communication Officer to join our team in Kyiv. The Communication Officer plays a key role in designing, planning, and implementing the communication strategy and related initiatives in close collaboration with the management of the Kyiv sub-delegation and the delegation’s communication department. Additionally, the Field Communication Officer serves as the ICRC’s external representative, working to enhance understanding, support, and acceptance of the organization among key stakeholders within the area of responsibility.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a broad range of communication needs in relation to the ICRC humanitarian response conducted from the Kyiv North Sub-Delegation.
• Developing and promoting communication practices in coordination with the Sub-Delegation’s management and the Delegation’s Communication Department.
• Engaging with the media in the Kyiv North area of responsibility (including Western part of Ukraine).
• Developing messaging and support content generation about the humanitarian situation and ICRC response in line with the operational priorities and desired identity of the sub-delegation; formulate the sub-delegation’s messages and speaking points in line with the delegation’s overall strategy.
• Producing and generating texts and images, audio-visual on the needs in the area of responsibility and the ICRC response to them; propose content and stories for the delegation’s social media channels; propose select content to local media/ authorities in correlation with Kyiv Communication unit
• Guiding colleagues in operational departments on how to provide stories and content of their activities
• Contributing to defining communication and, where relevant, prevention objectives, strategies and plans of action for the area of responsibility, in line with the sub-delegation’s priorities and/or the delegation’s communication strategy.
• Ensuring adequate field communication analysis and intervention (e.g. perception management and community engagement) in line with operational priorities
• Ensuring appropriate monitoring, evaluation reporting and documentation of communication activities
• Coaching, training and overseeing quality control of communication activities by the sub-delegation
• Developing appropriate local strategies and tools for: operational communication, community engagement, promoting international humanitarian law (IHL, cooperating with RC/RC Movement partners, public and digital communication, information analysis/scanning and public affairs
• Supporting the sub-delegation management and other programs in networking with relevant stakeholders and representing the ICRC to various audiences
• Following humanitarian developments, as well as other issues relevant to the ICRC's reputation/ perception and capacity to operate in the area of responsibility, contributing to analysis
• Coordinating joint communication and prevention activities with the communication teams of URCS branches in the area of responsibilities to enhance URCS and Movement image and impact; ensure effective sharing of information during ad hoc crisis or major emergencies; support URCS communication teams to engage and communicate with affected communities.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary between UAH 83 570 and 115 688 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, health status, background, or any other personal characteristics. Our selection process is based solely on professional competencies and is designed to ensure transparency and equal opportunities for all candidates, including persons with disabilities.

If you require support or adjustments during the selection process, please let us know in advance. All requests will be treated confidentially and considered within our capacity.

For more information: http://www.icrc.org/

ABOUT YOU

To be successful as a Communication Officer in the Communication Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as communications, political science, international relations, journalism or law
• 5 years’ work experience in a field relevant to communication and prevention
• Previous experience in operational communications a strong asset
• Solid Movement knowledge compulsory
• Fluent spoken and written English and Ukrainian required
• Computer skills (competence in MS Office and other software); familiarity with online and social media communication tools
• Experience in building National Society communication capacity an advantage
• Good IHL knowledge a strong asset
• Staff management experience an asset
• Sound knowledge of the political, social and media environment in the country/region covered
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

INTERESTED? YES? THEN APPLY!

To apply, please complete and submit the compulsory ICRC application form. Kindly note that your application will only be considered if it is submitted through the HRspace recruitment module.

To apply on the platform, please locate the "Apply now" button in the top right-hand corner of the vacancy announcement and complete the application form.

Your candidacy will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC application form

Application deadline: 01 October 2026

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process.

The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline