Hi, I'm Jurijs Svirko, a multilingual communications professional with 20+ years of experience in public relations, media, and strategic communications across international organizations, government-funded projects, and global media. I thrive on turning complex policy and donor-driven initiatives into clear, engaging messages that resonate across cultures. I'm passionate about leading high-impact campaigns, coordinating cross-functional teams, and building cross-cultural engagement strategies. As an EPSO- and UN-tested professional, I bring deep knowledge of EU, UN, and donor-driven initiatives and a collaborative approach to public information and digital storytelling.

Jurijs Svirko

Hi, I'm Jurijs Svirko, a multilingual communications professional with 20+ years of experience in public relations, media, and strategic communications across international organizations, government-funded projects, and global media. I thrive on turning complex policy and donor-driven initiatives into clear, engaging messages that resonate across cultures. I'm passionate about leading high-impact campaigns, coordinating cross-functional teams, and building cross-cultural engagement strategies. As an EPSO- and UN-tested professional, I bring deep knowledge of EU, UN, and donor-driven initiatives and a collaborative approach to public information and digital storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Jurijs Svirko, a multilingual communications professional with 20+ years of experience in public relations, media, and strategic communications across international organizations, government-funded projects, and global media. I thrive on turning complex policy and donor-driven initiatives into clear, engaging messages that resonate across cultures.

I’m passionate about leading high-impact campaigns, coordinating cross-functional teams, and building cross-cultural engagement strategies. As an EPSO- and UN-tested professional, I bring deep knowledge of EU, UN, and donor-driven initiatives and a collaborative approach to public information and digital storytelling.

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Experience Level

Language

Russian
Fluent
Belarusian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Bulgarian
Intermediate
Polish
Intermediate
Czech
Intermediate
Kazakh
Beginner
Kirghiz, Kyrgyz
Beginner
Uzbek
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner

Work Experience

Associate Press Officer at United Nations
September 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Drafting daily UN meeting summaries in English; supporting global communication efforts. Concurrently serving as a short-term consultant for Meta and Samsung (AI projects), Pyxera Global and HIEx.
Digital Campaigns Officer at IOM, UN Migration Agency
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Led global “It Takes a Community” campaign; coordinated partnerships and storytelling.
Social Media Consultant at UN Resident Coordinator Office
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Created digital content and media narratives supporting UN system messaging in Belarus.
Communications Manager at EU4DigitalUA (E-Governance Academy)
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Developed strategic communications for EU digital transformation support in Ukraine.
Media & Comms Expert at USAID Ukraine (DAI, Deloitte)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Oversaw editorial strategy, managed content and led campaigns across the financial and health sectors.
Communications Adviser at GIZ / U-LEAD with Europe
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Managed a nationwide comms team; organized high-profile visits (e.g., Angela Merkel, Johannes Hahn); edited decentralization.gov.ua.
Journalism & Editorial Leadership at BBC, RFE/RL, Reuters, Telegraaf, Kommersant-Ukraine (leading Ukrainian media outlets)
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Senior editorial roles with major international and Ukrainian media.

Education

MA in Journalism at Belarusian State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

EU Certification (Diploma with Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education

Experience Level

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