VACANCY AS ADVISOR COMMUNICATIONS/PRESS OFFICER AT THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN EMBASSY IN KYIV

Type of employment: 80/100%.  Temporary for of two years. There will be an initial 6 months trial period.

Salary: Competitive

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv, St. Striletska, 15, Kyiv

Deadline for application: 15 April 2025

The main duties are:

  • Communications work on the Norwegian Nansen Program in Ukraine
  • Press contact / media liaison officer
  • Contribute to further developing the Embassy’s communications plan
  • Participate in information sharing meetings
  • Regularly reporting on the Nansen Program for publication on official websites, in mainstream media and social media
  • Develop and implement social media plan in liaison with MFA Oslo
  • Participate in field visits and document cooperation between Ukraine and Norway, including in documentary/news style short films/clips
  • To liaise with relevant partners to ensure collective promotional activities (visuals) on the Nansen Program
  • To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of role

Please note that the Ambassador may change the employee’s responsibilities in line with changes in the embassy’s priorities.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Ukrainian citizen
  • Good knowledge of English

Desirable requirements/skills:

  • Bachelor or master grade is desired, but relevant work experience may compensate
  • Previous knowledge and experience within media
  • Videographer/cameraman/documentary filmmaking experience required
  • Experience from working abroad and/or in international organizations or embassies will be an advantage

Personal qualities and capabilities

  • Professional and dedicated
  • Organized and able to work systematically
  • Responsible, trustworthy, flexible and a good team player
  • Able to travel within Ukraine

Application must be in English and include a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying, CV with photo and a list of references (please include both email and phone numbers for references).

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications must be sent to the Embassy’s e-mail emb.kyiv@mfa.no before the deadline.