Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Sat, 3 May 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Panama
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 renewable
The role:
The Communications Specialist will manage the development and execution of a communications strategy for promoting early grade reading improvement using a broad range of dissemination approaches and targeted diverse stakeholder audiences throughout the LAC region. S/he will lead the implementation and development of all dissemination materials and events. S/he will oversee the staff responsible for development and maintenance of the program’s comprehensive database and knowledge management of tools, in line with the overall communication strategy for the program.
Qualifications and experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in communications, international development or related field, with 7+ years’ experience developing, supporting, and implementing communications strategies in the LAC region
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience writing communication outputs
* Strong familiarity in traditional and online communication channels, including social media, print media, and television and radio campaigns.
* Strong event planning and management skills—leading a diverse team
* Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritize and effectively manage assignments in a timely fashion
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English is required
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:
lgarcia.77131.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Communications Specialist, LAC Reads Capacity Program
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Fri, 21 Feb 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Sat, 3 May 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location: Panama
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 renewable
The role:
The Communications Specialist will manage the development and execution of a communications strategy for promoting early grade reading improvement using a broad range of dissemination approaches and targeted diverse stakeholder audiences throughout the LAC region. S/he will lead the implementation and development of all dissemination materials and events. S/he will oversee the staff responsible for development and maintenance of the program’s comprehensive database and knowledge management of tools, in line with the overall communication strategy for the program.
Qualifications and experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in communications, international development or related field, with 7+ years’ experience developing, supporting, and implementing communications strategies in the LAC region
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience writing communication outputs
* Strong familiarity in traditional and online communication channels, including social media, print media, and television and radio campaigns.
* Strong event planning and management skills—leading a diverse team
* Ability to work effectively and calmly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritize and effectively manage assignments in a timely fashion
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English is required
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:
lgarcia.77131.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com