Head of PR & Events
Kyiv, Ukraine
Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, implement, and oversee the organization's strategic communications policy.
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Build and structure the communications department (roles, processes, KPIs).
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Manage the team: task setting, performance monitoring, team development, and efficiency.
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Organize public events, and represent the organization at national forums, conferences, and briefings.
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Prepare and execute PR campaigns, press releases, and communication materials.
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Liaise with media, journalists, and international partners.
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Craft key messages and talking points for leadership’s public appearances.
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Manage reputational risks and lead crisis communications.
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Provide communications support for military and defence cooperation projects.
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Work closely with other strategic directions (international partnerships, analytics, development).
Requirements
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8+ years of experience in PR and strategic communications.
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Proven experience developing and implementing communication strategies from scratch.
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Hands-on experience with large-scale events, public campaigns, and crisis communication.
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At least 2 years in a managerial role: building teams, delegation, reporting.
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Solid understanding of working with public information.
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Experience in or understanding of the military/defence context is highly desirable.
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Higher education in communications, journalism, PR, political science, or social sciences.
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English proficiency at B2/C1 level; confident in business communication.
We Offer
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Competitive salary.
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Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the defence and security sector.
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Hybrid format: partially remote, partially in the office.
