Advocacy, Media, and Communications Director

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 18 Jun 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Tue, 7 Jul 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: Palestinian Territories

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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: 24 months


The role:

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in oPt the Advocacy, Media, and Communications Director shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Advocacy, Media, and Communications Director in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in building and maintaining effective working relationships with members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts.


Qualifications and experience

Essential

  • University degree in Policy, Media, or Communications or an area of relevant social development;
  • Master’s degree or a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in progressively responsible positions with Save the Children in Advocacy, Media, and Communications
  • Substantial experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies for an international humanitarian organisation in oPt (or the Middle East)
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
  • High Fluency in Writing and Presentation skills in English
  • Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
  • Commitment to Save the Children values

Highly Desirable

  • Experience solving complex issues through analysis
  • High Fluency in writing and presentation skills in Arabic
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
  • Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
  • Has a strong international network within media and marketing
  • A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
  • Demonstrable track record of leading change, resulting in significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
  • Strong results orientation



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: rnazzal.43160.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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