Use your communications expertise and public relations talents to inspire the world to help millions of vulnerable children
World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Communications and Public Relations Manager will provide strong and strategic communications direction and support to WV South Sudan through creating, implementing and overseeing communications and public engagement programmes that effectively describe and promote the organization’s visibility and its mission to children.
We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Lead the development and implementation of an integrated strategy for the building of a high-performance communications function that is managed, structured, focused and staffed for productive and quality work.
• Promote internal communications messages and products of WV South Sudan to reflect messages that are skilfully developed and articulated for meeting their objectives.
• Manage the planning and production of compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, electronic, print and video) for effective donor and public engagement by WV South Sudan –both in-country and internationally, and in collaboration with other World Vision Offices and stakeholders.
• Contact and work with print and broadcast media to generate proactive and positive news coverage.
• Plan and manage communications in response to both slow- and rapid-onset emergency disaster/relief situations - ensuring that the WV Partnership is provided with quality stories, photos and media interviews from the field.
• Deploy to disaster zones if/as required to provide national and international media with information, interviews and assistance in the field.
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• A degree or equivalent in journalism or communications/public relations.
• At least five years professional experience in journalism or public relations is preferred.
• English language fluency (written and verbal).
• Excellent writing skills, with photographic and/or video skills also preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines.
• An energetic, analytical and self-starting approach to projects that involve significant responsibility.
• General experience in project management, specific experience in the production of diverse and creative communications projects including publications, multi-media, websites/pages, photo and video reports, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Able to travel and work in the field as an essential function of the position.
Will you use your journalism and communications expertise to further “life in all its fullness” for children?
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
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