CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The position holder will provide support to communication teams in planning, organizing and implementation of media, communication, and visibility related activities to ensure quality reporting to donors/stakeholders.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to:
Staff reporting to this post: None (delete is not applicable)
Direct: N/A
Indirect : N/A
Budget Responsibilities: N/A
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Media:
- Responsible for media activities of the Country Office, including:
- maintaining regular media relations,
- ensuring media placements and pitching stories
- preparing for media interviews of CO staff,
- media monitoring and drafting of press materials.
- Provide any other support required to ensure smooth execution of media activities.
Communications:
- Assist in developing content and communications materials such as, case studies, scripts, IEC material, publications, newsletters, bulletins, concept notes, visibility material, audio/video material, photo essays etc.
- Develop content and captions for social media accounts of the CO and provide support in scheduling posts, moderation of comments, and compilation of reports.
- Conduct advanced social media analytics as well as data collection and reporting on other campaign modalities.
- Assist in the development, tracking and ensuring quality of effective advocacy and media products including project documentaries, TVCs, radio shows etc.Assist media and communication related coordination with external partners including government, partners, NGOs, media and civil society, volunteers etc.
- Provide regular input in project proposals.
- Conduct regular training of project staff on communication and branding protocols of the Country Office.
- Regularly review branding materials from partner staff and CO office staff for various projects and activities.
- Assist in organizing events and conferences, including development of visibility material, event media coverage, and development and dissemination of press releases.
- Conduct regular field missions to develop case studies and communications material.
- Supports field assessment data collection, analysis and report compilation.
- Assist in planning and organizing donor visits.
- Draft quality inputs for and coordinate the finalization of all monthly reports for projects.
- Assist in preparing Weekly, Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports
- Acquire and disseminate updated information regarding donor formats (proposals and reports) and other donor related information.
- Ensure SC’s branding compliance and represent Communication Team policies and guidelines across all materials.
- Support Advocacy and Communications Team in carrying out their functions/tasks/activities, as & when needed.
- Any other task assigned by supervisor.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
- Holds the team and members accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
- Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country wide/global scale.
Collaboration:
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
- Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
- Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.
Integrity:
honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence displays consistent excellent judgement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in communications, Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or any other relevant area of study.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- At least 5 years of experience working as a media and communications professional for a non-profit, for- profit, or government agency; or related professional experience.
- Must be proficient in writing and content development, particularly in English. Knowledge of the local language and ability to do translations is an advantage.
- Excellent English writing skills is mandatory for this position and will be evaluated during the recruitment process.
- Ability and experience to work in fast paced environment and under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Good photography, videography skills, and video editing is an asset.
- Good attention to detail
- Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
- Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
- Excellent management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Very strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience in working in multicultural teams and challenging environments.
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
