Communications Manager

War Child

Communications Manager leading War Child’s communications strategy and content for Ukraine Response. Focusing on media relationships, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement in complex environments.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeKyiv • 🇺🇦 UkraineMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing communications strategies, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy initiatives within humanitarian contexts. Proficient in creating compelling content and managing media relations to enhance visibility and impact of programs.

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Communications Strategy DevelopmentMedia RelationsStakeholder EngagementContent CreationAdvocacy Support

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Hard Skills

Public RelationsStorytellingVisibility Material ProductionCampaign DevelopmentSocial Media Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic Communication

Industry Keywords

HumanitarianDevelopment SettingsDonor Visibility RequirementsSafeguarding PrinciplesData Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement the Ukraine Response Communications Strategy, including external communications, visibility, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy priorities.
Develop and implement visibility initiatives and campaigns to increase awareness of the Ukraine Response among key stakeholders, donors, partners, media, and wider audiences.
Communicate inside the country about the Ukrainian Response activities, targeting relevant audiences.
Support advocacy and influencing priorities through strategic communications products, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Build and maintain relationships with national and international media.
Identify, engage, and expand relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, government representatives, media, and relevant sector networks.
Support the development of social media content and campaigns to increase visibility of the Ukraine Response, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote programme achievements and impact.
Develop content calendars and campaigns aligned with key moments.
Coordinate communications activities with consortium partners.
Provide communication support for internal activities (material, design approval).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in communications, public relations, or media within humanitarian or development settings.
Strong writing and storytelling skills with experience producing human interest stories, case studies, and donor-facing content.
Experience with media relations, including building and maintaining press contacts.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies.
Experience supporting advocacy initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.
Knowledge of donor visibility requirements and experience producing visibility materials.
Understanding safeguarding, data protection, and ethical storytelling principles.
Relevant academic background (communications, journalism, international relations, or related field).
Full professional proficiency in English; Ukrainian is a strong plus.
Experience working in complex or conflict-affected environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities