FINCA International Director Of Communications


Director Of Communications

Location: Washington, DC

Description

FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East. FINCA International is currently looking for a Director of Communications to be based in Washington, D.C.

The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing FINCA’s internal and external communications. The Director of Communications will manage the reputation of FINCA and its Subsidiaries, and enhance the visibility of the organization within the microfinance industry and in the larger public. S/he will devise and execute a strategic public relations plan for FINCA, work with content experts to position the organization and the CEO as a thought leader in the microfinance and social enterprise sectors, and increase public awareness and support for FINCA’s brand, raising the organization’s profile among both domestic and international media and audiences. S/he will also lead in developing the organization’s core messages for its key internal and external audiences, and will Chair a Communications Working Group to ensure organizational buy-in and alignment with FINCA’s brand, fundraising and marketing strategies. Working with staff at all levels of the network, the Director of Communications will ensure core messages are incorporated in internal communications efforts throughout the organization, including to Subsidiary, Hub and HQ staff, as well as Boards and Members (aka shareholders).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

External Communications

Develops, implements, and reports on a strategy to position the organization as a leader in the microfinance and in the social enterprise sector
Develops, implements, and reports on a strategy to position the CEO as a thought leader, in collaboration with the Senior Manager for Executive Advocacy
Leads the development of FINCA’s external communications strategy, ensuring via Communications Working Group that core messages are in alignment with FINCA’s branding and marketing messages and strategies
Leads external communication plans, PR strategies and message development for FINCA, again, ensuring alignment with FINCA’s branding, marketing and fundraising strategies
Responsible for executing a proactive strategy using a variety of communications channels, including domestic and international channels
Generates compelling thought pieces positioning the organization as an industry leader, and ensures consistent messaging through all organizational communications

Internal Communications

In collaboration with Human Resources and Knowledge Management, develops, implements, and reports on FINCA’s internal communications strategy, ensuring appropriate engagement with all internal stakeholders, including staff, board members and shareholders
Leads internal communication plans in collaboration via Communications Working Group with senior leadership, the Executive Office, Human Resources and Knowledge Management
Creates innovative mechanisms to facilitate network-wide communication and strengthen employee understanding and buy-in of key strategies and initiatives

Visibility/Reputation Management

Maintains organization and CEO visibility in the market and amongst industry professional organizations
Identifies and leverages communications opportunities that will increase organizational visibility, and enhance the organization’s reputation, key messages, and thought leadership with external audiences
Identifies target audiences and develops appropriate messages – in line with FINCA’s overall brand – to improve FINCA’s visibility and position FINCA as a thought leader
Monitors situations that may adversely impact FINCA’s business reputation, and, as situations require, recommends and develops an appropriate communications response

Domestic & International Media Relations

Manages relationships with external agencies and media organizations (both traditional and social media outlets) to ensure outstanding coverage for FINCA and its CEO
Develops and reviews content, including extensive writing/editing of promotional, traditional and social media and network communications materials
Pitches stories to media through personal emails, phone calls and in-person meetings
Creates and maintains solid relationships with key press contacts covering key issues of concern
Secures placements for op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, blog postings and other social media placements
Manages media relations, continually identifying partnership and publicity opportunities

Education and/or Experience

Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent and 10 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Deliverables

Establishes and chairs Communications Working Group to ensure strategic and messing alignment among key FINCA stakeholders
Develops and manages internal and external communications strategy
Develops and manages annual communications budget and operating plan
Develops innovative and compelling messaging, adjusted to appropriate internal and external target audiences and in line with organizational brand, in collaboration with Marketing Communications team
Secures and manages high-profile media and publicity opportunities for FINCA
Working with the Senior Manager for Executive Advocacy, secures high-profile media and publicity opportunities for the CEO
Drafts and/or reviews FINCA internal communications, including emails, reports and presentations
Writes papers, op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, blog entries, talking points and fact sheets
Writes and manages production of Annual Report for FINCA Microfinance Holdings

Closing Date: 01 Apr 2013

How to Apply:

Apply Online at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FINCA&cws=1&rid=1132

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