Media Analyst (Environmental Scanning Officer) – Kyiv – 868637 in International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff.In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields.ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/. About the jobThe ICRC Communication Unit recruits a Media Analyst (Environmental Scanning Officer)based in its Kyiv office. In close cooperation with team members and line managers, the Environmental Scanning Officer will support decision-making by proactively identifying, monitoring, and analyzing information from a variety of public sources in line with the delegation's priorities. S/He contextualizes and links the selected information with the political, economic, and security environment and performs systematic monitoring of the reputation of the ICRC and National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in local languages or local media.Start date: as soon as possible Your Tasks and ResponsibilitiesMedia analysis: monitoring, measuring, and evaluating the visibility of the ICRC and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukrainian sources (media, social media).Analysis of the Ukrainian news linking the information to the broader political, social, and economic situation using facts and dataIdentifying influencers to support public and operational communicationIdentifying and monitoring a variety of public sources that are relevant for the ICRC (with a specific focus on local languages) on issues related to the delegation's communication and operational objectives.Proactively exploring, identifying, and analyzing emerging issues and trends.Reporting efficiently observed in public sources, including social mediaIn times of crisis, adapting monitoring and reporting to support the delegation's priorities and challengesSupporting data analysis performed by qualifying and validating local data and sourcesWhat we offer youEmployment contract according to Ukrainian labor lawFlexible working arrangementsAnnual paid 20 working days' vacationCompetitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxationMedical insurance for employees and familyICRC Institutional trainingIndividual development covered by ICRCForeign language coursesConvenient office location in the city centerAbout youTo be successful as an Environmental Scanning Officer in the Communication Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in UkraineUniversity degreeCertified experience in online information searching, filtering, and evaluatingAt least 3 years experience as Environment Scanning Officer 1 or a similar positionExcellent knowledge of the media and social media landscapeProfessional fluency in English and UkrainianComputer literateProven capacity to analyze complex and evolving situationsSelf-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principlesFlexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learnAbility to work independently, as well as effectively under supervisionConfidence in managing projects and staffAbility to organize and prioritize multiple tasksAbility to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environmentInterested? Yes? Then apply.Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME).In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ.(Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English.Application deadline: 28 April 2024Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.