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Chemonics International Inc. is looking for a qualified professional to fill the position Communications Expert
Estimated Period of Performance/Level of Effort – 45 days.
Background:
The USAID Democratic Governance East Activity (DG East) aims to strengthen the connection and trust between citizens and their government in eastern and southern Ukraine by promoting an inclusive civic identity, common civic values and a unified Ukraine by addressing the divisive impacts of the ongoing unjustified war against Ukraine through increased citizen participation, improved service delivery and more responsive governance. DG East works to (1) develop greater acceptance of a shared civic culture based on common values and understandings, and to (2) increase participation to improve Ukraine’s governance and reform processes and help to resolve community problems. DG East provides opportunities for citizens to engage with their government, provide government with resources to support their citizens, and create opportunities for citizens of Ukraine to create hope in their future and positive changes in their daily lives. DG East activities are implemented across four regional portfolios and a physical office located in Kyiv.
Mykolaiv located in the South of Ukraine is one of the 10 largest cities in Ukraine with a population of 470011people before war. The city of Mykolaiv and Mykolaiv oblast have been affected as a result of full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In 2022, from March 4th until March 23rd, Russia’s military made numerous attempts to enter the city and take control over it. Starting March 2nd, the city was regularly subjected to rocket fire and bombing. However, on March 24th, Russia’s military was driven back to the border with the Kherson oblast. Now Mykolaiv is one of cities that is the closest to the front line. Due to these circumstances the threat of missiles, artillery attacks and bombing of the city remains high.
Since Mykolaiv remains one of the largest Ukraine government-controlled cities in the southern Ukraine it became a safe haven city for internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Kherson, Donetsk and Lugansk oblasts. The city is a base for IDPs, who can stay there for few days, receive much needed support, and continue on their way to safer parts of Ukraine. Currently, 380,000 people live in the city of Mykolaiv. 45,000 IDPs have found temporary protection in the city. In addition, Mykolaiv became a humanitarian and military logistics hub.
The Mykolaiv City Council Mayor’s Office played an important role during the beginning of the full-scale war including fighting disinformation that emanated from various information sources. The Mayor’s Office posted daily streams and publications in Telegram channels, on its official Facebook and Instagram pages to debunked enemy propaganda.
Residents of Mykolaiv city who are under constant shelling, need support from authorities including informational support. Therefore, reporting local authorities and the city Mayor activities on their official website is an important component of communication between the government and residents. It is important for residents to know what is happening in the community in terms of restoration, humanitarian support, and development of their community. Communication plays a very important role in overcoming the crisis and the consequences of war in the community.
The issue of transparency was put on the back burner at the beginning of the full-scale war. Undoubtedly, during the full-scale war, the Ukrainian authorities can’t ensure the pre-war level of transparency of their work. This is influenced by a number of factors related to wartime restrictions. Admittedly, for the past 2 years, local governments have been working under unprecedented round-the-clock pressure. The safety of citizens has obviously become the main task, which is far greater than the demands of transparency.
Protecting people is not something that can be postponed or delayed. These are tasks that require a lot of involvement and resources, and such conditions are not productive for comprehensive and systemic work to increase the level of transparency. At the same time, Ukrainian city councils should stay on the path towards transparency as much as possible. This is what their voters and international partners expect, considering their interest in the transparency of Ukrainian authorities has only increased following the invasion. An important prerequisite for cooperation with international partners during reconstruction is, transparency and accountability of the authorities. Moreover, the demand for transparency and accountability during the country’s recovery only becomes more critical since it directly affects investments and the implementation of joint reconstruction projects. And, like potential investors, local residents are also interested in understanding the procedure for restoring certain objects in their city.
Due to the daily shelling during 2022, Mykolaiv City Council premises were closed as the City Council building became a target for the enemy. Equipment and documents were damaged or taken to another place and some equipment was stolen. The Mayor’s Office has prepared a list of necessary IT equipment and furniture that were stolen and without which the Mayor’s Office cannot fulfil its tasks and responsibilities in full. The equipment will improve the capacities of the Mayor’s Office. In addition, DG East plan to support the Mayor’s Office and expand the staff skills by conducting an analysis of the Mayor’s Office effectiveness, conducting training for the staff, and developing a communication plan and the guidance on crises communication.
Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of the activity is to improve the capacity of the Mykolaiv City Council Mayor’s Office to promptly inform the population about vital activities of the city of Mykolaiv. The activity will help to ensure the openness and transparency of the Mayor of Mykolaiv City Council.
The selected expert will be expected to provide support and expertise to the Mykolaiv City Council Mayor’s Office, in particular in developing of a communication plan and guidance on crisis communications for the Mayor’s Office and will conduct trainings for the 20 staff on the following topics:
The task can be conditionally divided into several stages as follows:
Detailed Tasks:
The Crises Communication Expert will be responsible for performing the following tasks:
The first module should cover the following aspects:
The second training course will cover the following aspects:
The third training course will cover the following aspects:
Methodology of the training course:
The document should include the following chapters: Introduction, Communication Plan objectives, Situation analysis, Target audience and Stakeholder analysis, Communication campaign. Recommendations.
Deliverables
The expected deliverables of the assignment include the following:
Supervision and Reporting:
The Crises Communication Expert will report to the Regional Director and will work closely with the Governance Specialist.
Level of Effort:
A total of 45 days of LOE.
Place of Performance
The assignment will take place in Kyiv/remote with occasional short-term travel to Mykolaiv if security permits.
Timeframe:
The timeframe for this assignment will be on/about March 2024 – September 2024.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV by June 19, 2024. Candidates must ensure that CV does *not* include a photograph, date of birth, and/or marital status information.
No telephone inquiries, please. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and only finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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