Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Job type: Contract
Location:
Myanmar
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 1 year
The role
The purpose of this role is to develop the strategic role of communications within Save the Children Myanmar Country Office and to manage the production of high-quality communications products for Save the Children (both development and humanitarian work), the Myanmar Education Consortium, the Global Fund and the EVERY ONE Campaign
Qualifications and experience
* Master Degree in one or more of the following: Journalism, Media Studies, Communications or English language/literature, or equivalent professional experience at the same or similar level.
* Demonstrable ability to develop a communications strategy and manage the production of effective communications across a range of channels.
* Excellent written and oral skills in English, with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to lead manage and work effectively within a team environment and across departments.
* Highly developed cultural awareness and the ability to work well in an international organisation, with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
* A track record of successful project management, with a proven ability to forge consensus and drive action.
* Proven ability to draw up and manage an annual budget and work within budgetary constraints, ensuring best use of Save the Children’s resources at all times.
* Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
* A commitment to children’s rights and Save the Children’s values.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
mpornprapunt.64462.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Communications Manager
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Fri, 18 Apr 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Job type: Contract
Location: Myanmar
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 1 year
The role
The purpose of this role is to develop the strategic role of communications within Save the Children Myanmar Country Office and to manage the production of high-quality communications products for Save the Children (both development and humanitarian work), the Myanmar Education Consortium, the Global Fund and the EVERY ONE Campaign
Qualifications and experience
* Master Degree in one or more of the following: Journalism, Media Studies, Communications or English language/literature, or equivalent professional experience at the same or similar level.
* Demonstrable ability to develop a communications strategy and manage the production of effective communications across a range of channels.
* Excellent written and oral skills in English, with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to lead manage and work effectively within a team environment and across departments.
* Highly developed cultural awareness and the ability to work well in an international organisation, with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
* A track record of successful project management, with a proven ability to forge consensus and drive action.
* Proven ability to draw up and manage an annual budget and work within budgetary constraints, ensuring best use of Save the Children’s resources at all times.
* Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
* A commitment to children’s rights and Save the Children’s values.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
mpornprapunt.64462.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com