INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to developing a regional communications strategy while integrating an ethical communication, risk assessment and mitigation lens. 
• Lead strategic communications partnerships as needed. 
• Identify and create evidence-based and member-focused stories and case studies, in order to promote regional representation across our global communications channels. This may include drafting copy, developing graphics, sourcing images and developing multimedia content with member organisations. 

• Co-create or adapt learning materials to the regional and national context and audiences. This may include proofreading and translation, supporting validation with member organisations, developing creative and user-friendly (multimedia) products to increase engagement from target audiences, etc. 
• Contribute to learning and evidence-based initiatives in the region, and specifically in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. 
• Support external engagement and representation - e.g. collating talking points, developing PowerPoint presentations, documenting and sharing key takeaways. 
• Collaborate across relevant teams - including the Asia and Learning Teams - in the design and delivery of regional or country-level learning events (online and in-person), offering context-sensitive support to promote opportunities and creatively document and share learnings and practical solutions. 

• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting them at the forefront of all planning, work and actions. 
• Uphold the values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, member organisations, partners and other stakeholders. 
• Comply with Girls Not Brides policies and processes, with particular note for safeguarding, ethical communications, the code of conduct and data protection. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Significant professional experience in a similar level role, ideally in the not-for-profit sector, an international/intergovernmental organisation, a social movement, research centre or social enterprise. 
• Experience in communicating on sensitive issues in a balanced way, rooted in strong safeguarding protocols and the "do not harm" principal, with a focus on solutions-driven messaging rather than sensationalism. 
• Experience in collaboratively developing and working with story ideas, including case studies, evidence-based stories, and creative and multimedia communications concepts. 
• Experience in documenting and sharing evidence and learning creatively for diverse audiences, translating this into practical solutions. 
• Experience in supporting non-specialists to develop relevant communications technical skills and materials. 
• Proven experience of applying intersectional and feminist approaches and experience of working with young people and adults at risk through ethical communications.