Position: Marketing and Communication Manager
Company: Catalisto
Category: Marketing
Experience required: 3y
English level: intermediate

For this particular position, the Marketing & Communications Manager will actively support a division of the Government of Ukraine (the Recipient) to inform GOU stakeholders of viable cybersecurity options and training that can advance their cybersecurity posture.

Catalisto is seeking a  Marketing & Communications Manager to be part of their activities under the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity (the Activity). The Activity is providing a range of assistance to various stakeholders across Ukraine.

The Marketing & Communication Manager will serve as an important contact between the Recipient and various Recipient partners, authorities, Recipient managers, and stakeholders within Catalisto and our clients to ensure objectives are achieved. Your responsibilities will also include managing social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin) and information webinars.

We are seeking a self-motivated, insatiably curious, and knowledge-thirsty person. You must be able to manage your own schedule and perform quality analysis. Previous experience in cybersecurity is not necessary; however, you must have been a quick learner and comfortable in a technical environment as you will be required to quickly and competently interact with global cybersecurity experts. You will be energized by the constantly shifting cybersecurity landscape and bring a positive attitude and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

· Create informative and interesting newsletters, social media posts and related marketing materials.

· Assist with development and implement effective communication strategies that build customer engagement and customer satisfaction.

· Prepare detailed media activity reports.

· Work with partners and other stakeholders to improve usability and access to materials.

· Create communication and marketing strategies for created earlier materials, launches, events/webinars.

· Lead the marketing and public relations efforts.

· Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.

· Insure coordination between all stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Ukrainian Cultural Studies, or similar field or equivalent practical experience

· Master’s Degree preferred in business management, technology management or equivalent field.

· Minimum of 3 years experience in communication management with Ukrainian government entities

· Minimum of 3 years experience in procurement management with Ukrainian government ministries and sub-agencies

· Must speak and write both Ukrainian and English fluently

· Intimate understanding of Government of Ukraine public procurement practices, platforms and governing legislation (On Public Procurement) and the change management process required in order to vary or introduce new solutions to state enterprises

· Demonstrated experience conducting consumer needs studies with state customers, and crafting communications and programs to meet their requirements and behaviors

· Experience with market and technical solution segmentation and categorization as it relates to Government of Ukraine state agencies and enterprises

· Experience of communication strategies development

· Experience of work with social media, creating post and gathering analytics

· Experience working with technology vendors, including oversite of IT development, website development, and API development

· Experience negotiating procurements on behalf of Government of Ukraine state enterprises

· Advanced written and verbal communication skills

· Must have a proactive communication style ensuring the timely status of projects to

· management and other stakeholders

· Ability to extract hidden or unrealized customer requirements and gain consensus on these requirements with the customer

· Ability to develop relationships (including over the phone) and communicate with high-level technical staff and management

· Ability to quickly learn, understand and work with new and emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the cybersecurity technology space

· Effective presentation skills, with the ability to produce powerful presentations, deliver technical presentations and create coherent written arguments

· A positive attitude, willing to jump in and tackle new challenges with creativity and collaboration

Job Type: Part-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ukrayinka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)