Assistant Public Information Officer (Kyiv)

About the role

The Assistant Public Information Officer supports OCHA’s communication efforts in Ukraine, helping to publicize priority humanitarian issues and major events. The role reports to the Public Information Officer and works closely with senior UN staff and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor media in English, Ukrainian and Russian, identifying trends and issues relevant to humanitarian response.
• Promote media coverage by arranging press briefings, distributing photo and video content, and liaising with journalists.
• Create communication products such as press kits, releases, feature articles, backgrounders, and audiovisual materials.
• Maintain daily updates on OCHA’s social media platforms and ensure accurate reflection of programmes.
• Develop and sustain relationships with national and international media, NGOs, and UN agencies.
• Act as focal point on specific issues, providing monitoring, reporting and responding to inquiries.
• Support day‑to‑day operations of the Public Information Office, including proofreading translation services.

Required profile

• Ukrainian national with a Master’s degree in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or a related field (or a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience).
• Minimum two years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, or related fields for Bachelor holders.
• Strong ability to draft, edit and produce clear communication materials.
• Excellent analytical skills to integrate information from diverse sources.

Required skills

• Media monitoring
• Social media management
• Graphic design
• Photo and video editing
• High‑quality translation (Ukrainian/English)