WHAT WE DO

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 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine, over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

ABOUT THE JOB

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Media analysis: monitoring, measuring, and evaluating the visibility of the ICRC and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukrainian sources (media and social media)
• Analysis of the Ukrainian news (both local and international media) linking the information to the broader political, social, and economic situation using facts and data
• Identifying influencers to support public and operational communication
• Identifying 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.
• In times of crisis, monitoring and reporting to support the delegation's priorities and challenges
• Supporting data analysis performed by qualifying and validating local data and sources

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary between UAH 83,570 and 121,170 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/

ABOUT YOU

To 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 Ukraine

▪ University degree

▪ Certified experience in online information searching, filtering, and evaluating

▪ At least 6 years experience as Environment Scanning Officer or a similar position

▪ Excellent knowledge of the media and social media landscape

▪ Professional fluency in English and Ukrainian

▪ Computer literate

▪ Proven capacity to analyze complex and evolving situations and to write analytically.

▪ Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles

▪ Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn

▪ Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision

▪ Confidence in managing projects and staff

▪ Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

▪ Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations

in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

INTERESTED? YES? THEN APPLY!

To apply, please complete and submit the compulsory ICRC application form. Kindly note that your application will only be considered if it is submitted through the HRspace recruitment module.

To apply on the platform, please locate the "Apply now" button in the top right-hand corner of the vacancy announcement and complete the application form.

Your candidacy will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC application form

Application deadline: 9 August 2026

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process. Our selection process is based solely on professional competencies and is designed to ensure transparency and equal opportunities for all candidates, including people with disabilities.

If you require support or adjustments during the selection process, please let us know in advance. All requests will be treated confidentially and considered within our capacity.

The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.