Jobs Around the World: October 2019
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Communications Officer: Advocacy & Campaigns for CIVICUS in Johannesburg, South Africa
Deadline: November 1, 2019
CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 8000 members in 175 countries, we work together to monitor violations of basic civic freedoms, call out the perpetrators of violations and strengthen the power of people to organize by supporting a more accountable, effective and innovative civil society. We strive to promote excluded voices, especially from the Global South
The idea candidate is a great storyteller who can work collaboratively to transform complex knowledge into multi-media, media, and social media productions. Someone who thinks strategically and is able to work collaboratively across the organization to drive communications for advocacy. If you enjoy producing issue-based multi-media, devour the news and have the talent to identify opportunities for traditional and social media engagement, and love working with others to build knowledge and capacity around communications for change - this job is for you.
Key Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Communication, Journalism or equivalent.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, including a flair for writing and communication, as well as sharp-eyed editing of diverse styles of writing.
Minimum 7 - 10 years in a communication role - including demonstrated experience of strategic organizational communications and public outreach strategies and working with international media.
Able to translate complex knowledge and concepts into creative multi-media, for diverse audiences, with clear advocacy objectives.
Has a portfolio and demonstrated work experience with journalists and the media, including an active network of media contacts.
Understanding of international civil society, human rights and development issues, and good socio-political analysis skills.
Experience and passion for digital communications - social media, graphic design, video production, etc.
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Rwanda Compliance & Communications Associate for One Acre Fund in Kigali, Rwanda
Deadline: November 3, 2019
We are looking for a highly capable project manager with proven experience in stakeholder management and grant funding compliance.
Rwanda will be reducing and eventually eliminating seed imports in the near future and is, therefore, investing heavily in domestic seed production. One Acre Fund is excited to be part of this initiative and is partnering with three Rwandan Seed Production Companies, an international seed company, and the Rwandan government to quickly scale up domestic production of hybrid maize varieties through forming a consortium of seed players. This program has the potential to provide hybrid seed access to one million farmers and generate tens of millions of dollars of impact via increased harvest for Rwandan farm households.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Biannual partnership meetings for core partnership
Organizing a farm visitor calendar for key stakeholders
Responsible for overall coordination and management of project activities implemented by partners in support of the project objectives
Work closely with the consortium members and sub-grantee project coordinators for day to day implementation of the project activities and implementation modalities.
Ensure activities are implemented according to work-plans and budgets and are executed in line with donor requirements and compliance regulations
Coordinate/facilitate and manage the day-to-day implementation of the Seed project
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Digital Communications Officer for Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - International in Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline: November 15, 2019
Are you a natural communicator with a flair for online communications and email campaigning? Are you an enthusiast for social media? Do you have a proven track record working with WordPress and Mailchimp? Do you want to contribute to the advancement of feminist peace and support the work of an international grassroots women’s organization?
As our new Digital Communications Coordinator, your responsibilities and tasks will be to:
Support implementation of WILPF’s Communication Strategy with leadership on digital communication.
Coordinate the development of WILPF’s website wilpf.org, and liaise with our programs Reaching Critical Will and PeaceWomen for information exchange/management of content on their respective websites. Serve as an in-house web expert.
Implement our social media content plan and coordinate all our social media platforms. Be the focal point for campaigning on social media.
Coordinate segmented email campaigns, managing newsletter lists, drafting campaign content, and developing and monitoring engagements.
Utilize Google Analytics and similar stats to track our digital traffic and to support our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning projects with statistics from our digital engagement as well as influencing our content strategies.
Produce and/or assist with the development of publications and other printed materials, hereunder coordinating with external contractors.
Assist with our communications activities at the UN when needed, hereunder coordinating the live streaming of side events, interviewing activists, packaging of event materials and similar.
Be the point of contact for our Communicators Network, ensuring that the network is nurtured, trained and used.
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Senior Media Officer for the Overseas Development Institute in London, England
Deadline: November 7th, 2019
ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change. (odi.org)
The Senior Media Officer leads ODI’s media engagement and is responsible for ensuring that our evidence and ideas reach wide, diverse and influential audiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled media professional with a strong news sense, experience of working on both proactive and reactive media, and an understanding of the broader current affairs landscape to grow our global coverage. We are seeking a motivated self-starter – with a keen eye for detail and the ability to think on their feet – who can pitch our research with credibility to high profile outlets in the UK, across Europe and internationally.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead ODI’s media work, including the formulation, delivery and evaluation of ODI’s media strategy and plans.
Strengthen ODI’s engagement with key media outlets and correspondents in the UK, Europe and globally to increase media reach and coverage.
Work with ODI research and communications colleagues to design and deliver proactive media plans for ODI outputs and activites (notably publications and events), including drafting press releases, developing key messages and pitching these to media.
Develop compelling media content for both short news cycles as well as documentaries and feature pieces.
Occasional travel to developing countries with journalists to profile our research work.
Work with communications colleagues to deliver media messages on a range of platforms, including multimedia (video, photography and audio).
Work with the Communications Assistant to ensure accurate, up-to-date logging of all media coverage, providing statistics on coverage and uptake. Ensure that the media section of the ODI website, newsletters and other online channels are kept up-to-date.
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Communications & Campaign Officer for Lighthouse Relief in Lesvos, Greece
Deadline: November 5, 2019
LHR is a non-religious, non-political, non-profit humanitarian organization with a mission to provide immediate crisis response, as well as long term relief, for the most vulnerable groups in a dignified, respectful, and empowering manner. LHR is looking for an experienced Communications and Campaigns Officer who is able to provide technical expertise and capacity development support to LHR and partner staff.
The Officer is a key member of the Communications Team, which is tasked with defining and implementing communication, partnership, and grant management strategies geared at establishing LHR as a trusted voice and presence on the ground; communicating and promoting the mission, vision, and strategy of the organisation to an external audience; and obtaining the necessary support and financial means to allow LHR to fulfill its mission.T he CCO will have a keen understanding of storytelling initiatives representing vulnerable people, and will work closely with the HoC to evolve the Lighthouse Relief brand voice, always representing the organisation's ethics and values. The CCO’s main objectives are to create content for various social media platforms, blog, website, and relevant reports/proposals; manage social media accounts and other publications; manage fundraising campaigns; and liaise with journalists and donors. The candidate will support Programme Managers in matters relevant to communications and will meet with potential partners and visitors to operation sites, as well as press
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Communications & Media Advisor for Oxfam in Erbil, Iraq
Deadline: October 29, 2019
We are looking for Communications & Media Advisor to maximize coverage of Oxfam’s program and advocacy messages in Iraq, in the region and internationally by developing and delivering effective media and communication materials.
Our next Communications & Media Advisor will require:
At least 5 years of experience in the NGO communications and media sector.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong writing skills, preferably with a history of writing communications materials, and ability to produce quality work within tight deadlines.
Management of significant processes and relationships, particularly with partners and external contacts. It requires the ability to analyze and communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
It may involve line management of a team.
Sound political judgment on issues of extreme sensitivity. Makes decisions and solves problems on complex issues, requiring creative thinking to find the best solutions and drawing on information from a variety of sources to inform decision making.
Expert knowledge of relevant communications environment and program context.
Contributes to strategic development at a wider level within the program.
Providing technical advice and specialist guidance on appropriate communications solutions across the organization at all levels.
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Communications & Marketing Manager for Practical Action in Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: October 28, 2019
Practical Action has an exciting opportunity for Communications and Marketing Manager in the East Africa Office. The Communications and Marketing Manager has the overall responsibility of shaping Practical Action’s regional communication strategy and marketing approach with the private sector in the region. The Communications and Marketing Manager will take lead in designing and delivering innovative communications and marketing strategies that inspire public and private support, influence policy decisions and achieve Practical Action’s strategic ambitions.
The function will also be responsible for maintaining a positive public image of Practical Action and be responsible for rolling out Practical Action’s recently refreshed brand and new visual identity. The post holder will also be expected to build a team of sector experts to champion Practical Action’s strategic partnerships with corporates and opportunities with the growing private sector in Kenya and the region. She/he is also responsible for and managing the regional office’s media-related activities and ensuring that Practical Action in Africa and globally is able to exploit the opportunities presented by Nairobi’s position as a regional media hub.
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Production Editor for Pacific Community in Suva, Fiji
Deadline: November 11, 2019
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organization in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organization owned and governed by our 26 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organization works across more than 20 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
The Production Editor is responsible for coordinating all functions within SPC’s Publishing services, to ensure the effective delivery of publishing projects and activities for the entire organization. The position reports to the Publishing Coordinator – Team Leader.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Project managing publishing services and workflows, and managing client and stakeholder relationships
Publishing due diligence, editing, and writing
Provide professional and technical advice to program staff in all SPC offices on publishing issues
Rapporteur
Supporting the implementation of full cost recovery processes
Supporting SPC’s information and knowledge management processes