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Tetra Tech provides best-in-class energy consulting services for clients worldwide. Our work advances clean energy to achieve climate and decarbonization goals, creates sustainable utilities and modern grids, and promotes gender equality and economic inclusivity at the energy nexus.

The Energy Security Project (ESP) is a seven-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the largest USAID project in Ukraine so far. The USAID ESP is implemented by Tetra Tech, a leading consulting firm based in the United States. 

USAID ESP mission is to enhance Ukraine’s energy security, improve the energy legal and regulatory environment in the country, and increase the resilience of Ukraine’s energy supply. This will help to support the country’s economic development and sustain its democracy. Tetra Tech is working closely with the Government of Ukraine to develop competitive energy markets. By doing so, USAID ESP will facilitate private sector-led energy investments to provide affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure energy for all Ukrainians. This project is currently in the fifth year of implementation and will run through June 2025. 

Position summary & job purpose:

Tetra Tech has an opportunity for a Communications Specialist to support ESP activities and implement effective project communication strategies at the national, regional, and local levels. The Communications Specialist will develop communications content, help with media promotion of project activities, and work with ESP technical staff, partners, and vendors to ensure the compliance of media materials with USAID regulations. This is a full-time position for the period of 1 year with the possibility of extension for another term, based in the Kyiv office, Ukraine. The position will report to the ESP’s Communications and Public Outreach Director. Learn more about ESP here. 

  • Please note: Only Ukrainian nationals are eligible for this position.* 

Position responsibilities: 

  • Provide overall support for ESP communications activities supporting technical areas.
  • Contribute to writing, editing, and producing project materials including press releases, articles, interviews, explainers, reports, fact sheets, one-pagers, PowerPoint presentations, and success stories related to project activities and accomplishments following USAID graphics standards and project branding and marking requirements. Oversee video and photography-based content production.
  • Arrange content translations and obtain necessary clearances and approvals prior to content publicizing.
  • Support preparation and implementation of communications initiatives (like information campaigns, contest of essays, contest of journalistic publications).
  • Oversee implementation of communication guidelines by the recipients of the project aid.
  • Support preparation and implementation of working meetings and public events of different formats (online, offline, hybrid), including media invites and accreditation, interaction with press services of governmental institutions, agreeing and distribution of releases.
  • Help promote project accomplishments and deliverables through communications channels to raise the project visibility and outreach: prepare updates to the project website and social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube); prepare daily updates on the project deliveries to be shared with the Client.
  • Prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Back up with uploading content onto ESP online platforms.
  • Participate in preparation of Energy News Reviews and the project's monthly newsletters.
  • Help produce customized products such as data visualizations and infographics, videos, and other communication products related to project activities and energy sector reform following USAID graphics standards and project branding and marking requirements.
  • Contribute to project monitoring and reporting on achieved results and reached targets.
  • Support in developing the content about project activities for public communication and on achieving results and reaching targets through effective communications.
  • Implement other communication-related activities and tasks as required.

Minimum qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in communications/journalism or a related field.
  • At least three years of relevant experience in communications activities with international organizations.
  • Interest in key public policy issues including energy sector changes and reforms; previous experience in communications in energy sector is an advantage.
  • Experience in social media management (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube etc.).
  • Experience developing communication materials.
  • Prior experience with USAID-funded or other international organization projects and familiarity with USAID communications policies is an asset.
  • Highly motivated, energetic, independent and self-starter.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within Ukraine.
  • Strong communications skills – both oral and written.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in Ukrainian is required.

Physical demands & work environment:

  • Possible occasional business travels. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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