Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
South Sudan
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 1.9 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 c15,000 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: 12 months
The role
The role of the Media and Communications Manager is to lead a team of two/three (TBD) in delivering vital information and communication products for both Save the Children’s emergency and long-term programming, that enable excellent media and fundraising activities for the country programme, members and across Save the Children International (SCI). The post-holder will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive media and communications strategy, ensuring smooth flow of information, good relations with visiting donors and the media, and high-quality reporting to showcase Save the Children’s activities and achievements. Additionally, the Communications and Media Manager will work closely with the Regional Office to ensure that external messaging and image is consistent.
Qualifications and experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience working with an INGO, ideally in a humanitarian context or in the development sector
- Experience of working overseas
- Previous experience working with national and international media, ideally in a similar strategic role
- Experience managing teams and working under pressure and to tight deadlines, such as in a busy press office
- Experience of leading communication activities (including information management) in a challenging environment
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
- Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding issues, including experience with vulnerable populations.
- Creativity and good eye for a story
- An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support
- Strong influencing skills
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children’s mandate and child focus
Desirable
- Excellent understanding of ‘Head Office’ communication and information needs across fundraising, media and campaigning activities.
- Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word
- Master’s Degree in communications, or related field
- Experience working in humanitarian context in South Sudan
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.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jkingara.54585.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Communications and Media Manager
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 17 Dec 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: South Sudan
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 1.9 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 c15,000 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: 12 months
The role
The role of the Media and Communications Manager is to lead a team of two/three (TBD) in delivering vital information and communication products for both Save the Children’s emergency and long-term programming, that enable excellent media and fundraising activities for the country programme, members and across Save the Children International (SCI). The post-holder will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive media and communications strategy, ensuring smooth flow of information, good relations with visiting donors and the media, and high-quality reporting to showcase Save the Children’s activities and achievements. Additionally, the Communications and Media Manager will work closely with the Regional Office to ensure that external messaging and image is consistent.
Qualifications and experience
Desirable
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.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jkingara.54585.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com