Communications Officer

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End FGM EU

  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 04/02/2024
  • Location: Belgium
Gender-based violence (GBV) Movement building
1) Lead of Communication Department
o Lead on the Network communications and campaigns for the achievement of the Network’s strategic objectives 
o Coordinate the hiring and creative process of consultants and agencies hired for the production of communications materials
o Oversee the management and training of communication intern when there is one 
 
2) Communication strategies, plans and campaigns 
-          Develop & implement communication strategies tailored to the Networks vision & mission  
-          Implement, manage and monitor communication campaigns – specifically the Network’s annual multimedia campaign 
-          Design & implement communication plans for events, action days/weeks and other related occasions  
-          Collaborate closely with the Advocacy department to ensure consistent and compelling advocacy messaging across all communications platforms 
 
3) External and internal Communications  
-          Manage and oversee contacts, databases and mailing lists  
-          Manage the development and output of the quarterly Network’s Newsletter  
-          Manage all online platforms including social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), the website and interactive map (CMS: Modx and Drupal)  
 
4) Media relations 
-          Assist the Director on media work including media monitoring, responding to media enquiries, drafting press releases and ensuring professional follow-up with selected journalists and media organisations 
-          Media Mapping and Network Building: Build and nurture relationships with journalists to enhance the Network's media presence. 

 5) Projects and Grant applications 
-          Collaborate closely with the Project Officer for the achievement of communications tasks allocated as part of the various European projects End FGM EU is leading or collaborating in (currently Purple Chair Podcast project, End FGM E-Campus project, Join our Chain project and Understanding Community Voices project). 
-          Participate in application writing for grant applications and provide input on communication dissemination aspects.  
 
6) Capacity Building and community engagement 
-          Contribute to capacity building of the Network’s member organisations and ambassadors through training, ad-hoc support and development of tailored tools in the field of communications 
-          Collaborate with Members and community activists to develop and implement storytelling campaigns. 
 
7) Other responsibilities  
-          The Communications Officer is also responsible for the Network’s privacy policy and compliance with GDPR regulation.  
-          In addition, as identified by the Director, the Communications Officer will undertake any other reasonable duty commensurate with this post in relation to the Strategic Plan, including external representation of the Network  
-          As a member of a small and dynamic team, the Communications Officer is expected to play a full part in the administration, planning and evaluation of the Network’s events together with the other staff members. The post is self-servicing and includes clerical duties 
 

Knowledge, skills and abilities 
•          University degree in communications, media studies, journalism or equivalent professional experience 
•          A proven commitment to gender equality  
•          1-3 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the non-profit sector 
•          Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, plans and campaigns 
•          Professional fluency in oral and written English  
•          Demonstrated ability to explain complex issues in plain and effective language 

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