Chief Communications Officer & Head of Public Affairs

(Pro-Bono position)

About Us
We are a mission-driven team of investigators, analysts, lawyers, and technologists who volunteer our time to lead impactful investigations, develop open source tools and train others to empower them to do the same.OSINT for Ukraine uses OSINT to investigate international crimes, combat disinformation, and support justice and civil society.

Position Overview

The Chief Communications Officer & Head of Public Affairs is responsible for shaping, managing, and executing OSINT For Ukraine’s external communication strategy. This role acts as the primary bridge between OFU and the public, partners, and external organizations, ensuring that the organization’s investigations, values, and impact are communicated clearly, accurately, and strategically in the online sphere.

The role combines strategic leadership, content direction, coordination, and operational management of the Public Affairs (PA) Department.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Communications & Positioning

  • Design and implement OFU’s overall communication strategy across platforms (primarily LinkedIn and Instagram).

  • Translate investigations and OSINT findings into clear, accessible, and engaging narratives.

  • Ensure consistent organizational voice, tone, and messaging aligned with OFU’s mission.

  • Identify opportunities to increase visibility, credibility, and audience growth.

2. Public Affairs Department Leadership

  • Lead and manage the Public Affairs Department, including:

    • Content creators

    • Video editors

    • Interns

  • Organize and chair regular department meetings to:

    • Align on ongoing investigations

    • Plan upcoming content

    • Review performance and outputs

    • Provide guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure high-quality deliverables.

3. Content Strategy & Production Oversight

  • Develop and manage multi-platform content calendars based on:

    • Investigations

    • Publications

    • Events and workshops

  • Oversee production of:

    • Social media posts

    • Reels and video content

    • Campaign materials

  • Edit and fact-check all outgoing content to ensure:

    • Accuracy

    • Clarity and accessibility

    • Alignment with OFU standards

4. Campaign Development & Execution

  • Plan and execute digital communication campaigns (e.g., workshops, investigations, awareness initiatives).

  • Optimize campaigns for:

    • Engagement

    • Reach

    • Conversion (e.g., event participation)

    • Adapt messaging to platform-specific dynamics (e.g., LinkedIn vs Instagram).

5. External Relations & Partnerships

  • Initiate and manage collaborative content and campaigns (e.g., co-posts, joint investigations).

  • Coordinate meetings with external organizations (e.g., NGOs like ABBA) for:

    • Joint projects

    • Content collaboration

    • Strategic alignment

6. Internal Coordination & Cross-Department Collaboration

  • Schedule and lead meetings with internal departments to:

    • Align communication with investigations

    • Identify publishable outputs

    • Plan strategic releases

  • Ensure that research outputs are translated into public-facing content effectively.

  • Serve as the communication bridge between analysts/investigators and the public.

7. Analytics & Performance Monitoring

  • Monitor and evaluate performance across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram), including:

    • Engagement rates

    • Reach and impressions

    • Audience growth

  • Use insights to:

    • Refine content strategy

    • Improve campaign performance

    • Guide future communication decisions

8. Operational & Planning Responsibilities

  • Maintain structured workflows for:

    • Content production

    • Publishing schedules

    • Campaign timelines

  • Ensure timely delivery of content aligned with:

    • Investigations

    • Events

    • Organizational priorities

If you are passionate about our mission and want to amplify our message, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume, portfolio and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this role to [email protected].

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Please be aware that this is a pro-bono (unpaid) posit