JOB ADVERTISEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
I. JOB SUMMARY
The Communications Specialist reports directly to the Country Director (CD). He/she receives guidelines from the Marketing and Communications Team at the Right To Play Headquarters. The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the communication plan and activities in the country of operation. He/she also supports advocacy and fundraising efforts at the Country Office. He/she is expected to assist in enhancing the organization’s overall public image in the country. The Communications Specialist also contributes to the global programmatic work of RTP by collecting and developing multimedia content that communicates the impact of our programs in the respective country for use in RTP’s global donor and mass-market communications. The incumbent works closely with the Program Manager, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, and the Global Marketing and Communications team.
II. SUPERVISORY AND ADVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) DIRECT REPORTING LINES
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(B) INDIRECT TECHNICAL REPORTING LINES
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(C) INDIRECT ADVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent provides advice to the Country Office (CO) staff in regard to communications and the RTP brand.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES Time%
In accordance with Right To Play (RTP) approved policies and procedures, the incumbent:
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35% |
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Communication
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35% |
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Media and public relations
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25% |
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
5% |
IV. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING
The incumbent is expected to plan and organize his/her work in line with the country’s work plan.
V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)
(A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or any related field
(B) EXPERIENCE
- 5 years’ experience with I/NGOs in the country of operation in a communications role.
- Experience of media relations and developing communication plans and material.
- Experience working with a global team
- Experience with graphic design
(C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent interpersonal and confidence using these in a cross-cultural environment
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to proofread and ensure consistency and the highest quality of professional presentation in all communication products.
- A solid team player with respect for others
- Ability to understand and motivate others
- Proven ability in transferring knowledge and experience
- Adaptable with the ability to deal with stress
- Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude
- Effective organization skills
(D) TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Fluent with Mac OS and associated standard photo and video editing software and design software
- Strong MS Office skills, especially Word and PowerPoint
- Strong in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator Premiere Pro
- Experience in photography and videography (filming and editing)
(E) LANGUAGES:
Fluency in written and spoken English and local language(s). French is also required in francophone countries.
VI. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)
- Demonstrable experience in networking
- Understanding of human rights and social change issues
- Experience in working according to child protection and child safeguarding best practices, especially with regards to photography and videography involving minors.
- French is an advantage for English speaking countries
VII. JOB CONTRIBUTIONS/IMPACT
(A) PROBLEM-SOLVING
The incumbent is expected to follow the established work procedures while using analytical skills to solve work-related problems.
(B) FINANCIAL IMPACT
The incumbent is expected to be accountable for the financial aspect of communications activities.
(C) INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
The incumbent is expected to keep a database for media relations, and to maintain an archive of photos and videos of RTP Programmes and events. He/she is expected to collect information from the field, safeguard it, and share it with the team as appropriate. He/she is expected to manage social media accounts in line with RTP policies and brand guidelines.
(D) CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
The incumbent is expected to assess opportunities and recommend changes to improve communications within the country of operations.
(E) RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
The incumbent is expected to enhance relationships by focusing on immediate internal and external relationships.
VIII. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS
(A) Internal
Country Director, Program Director/Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Global Director of Marketing and Communications, and Communications Officers in other countries where Right To Play works as per the requirements of the role.
(B) External
Donors, Partners, community-based organizations, INGOs, NGOs, Government, community representatives, vendors, printing companies, and media.
IX. WORKING CONDITIONS
(A) PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND EFFORT
The job is mainly an office based job. Field visits and meetings with other stakeholders is also required as needed
(B) SENSORY DEMANDS
The job requires to require the use of several senses especially when communicating with others
(C) MENTAL DEMANDS
The job requires concentration and some attention to deadlines
X. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and application letter to: jobs@rumaconsult.com and kindly include “Communications Specialist” in the subject line. Whilst this position is open until filled candidates are advised to submit their application not later than 5:00 pm on 23 November 2020.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Right To Play is a child-centered organization and our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
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