Starting Date: ASAP

Status:Full Time

Hierarchical Responsible: Communications Manager

Child Safeguarding Policy: Level 1 – The job holder does not have regular contact with children

Job Description: The Communications Officer will be responsible for producing and communicating the organization’s internal and external messages as directed by the Communications Manager and in accordance with SN’s communication strategy. She/He will produce and publicize content (traditional and digital) while develop and implement a strong media and social media presence to meet the growing operational and communicational needs of the organization.

 Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of the SolidarityNow communication strategy
• Contributing to Communications activities and Plan of Action developed per program (deliverables, reporting)
• Writing Press Releases regarding the organization’s news, accomplishments, and initiatives.
• Support the writing and production of all SN online and offline publications (including design and printing), such as: e-Newsletter, Annual Activity Report, leaflets, project brochures etc.)
• Support the production of audiovisual materials for communications purposes
• Support media relations (pitching, enquiries, liaising with colleagues and key spokespersons)
• Support with the organization of events – including setting up, planning, invitations, procurement of items and the operation on the day.
• Update content and improve functionality of SN’s website and social media
• Support the overall communications plan with new ideas and proposals
• Developing press stories related to SN projects/grants aiming to maximizing opportunities for positive publicity
• Contributing to the updating of the website/social media information operational-wise (promotion of SN projects)
• Contributing to reporting preparation (publicity report, press clipping report, annual report and statistics, reports to donors etc)
• Carry out other general communications tasks that may arise in the Communications Team (translations, meetings, awareness campaigns, special events, conferences etc.)

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@solidaritynow.org mentioning in the email subject “Communications Officer”.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified. Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and motivation letter) not later than by November 30^th, 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.