Age International ’s vision is of a world in which women and men everywhere can lead dignified, healthy and secure lives as they grow older. We are the only UK charity working for and with older people in developing countries, and part of a global network, HelpAge. We’re here to help older people in developing countries by reducing poverty, improving health, protecting rights and responding to emergencies.
We are looking for a Fundraising Communications Officer to create, produce and supply fundraising-related communications materials for Age International. The Fundraising Communications Officer would also help strengthen the HelpAge global network by supporting other HelpAge fundraising affiliates (i.e. HelpAge USA, HelpAge Germany, HelpAge Spain)
Duties:
- Support and build relationships with Age UK/Age International fundraising staff.
- Acquire and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of HelpAge’s programme work in order to respond to enquiries from fundraising staff
- Manage on-going reporting for different fundraising projects
- Liaise with communications staff during emergency appeals
- Develop innovative new approaches to respond to information requests
- Write and edit copy
- Develop and coordinate network of fundraising affiliates
- Maintain an updated set of resources for fundraising affiliates
- Carry out content-gathering trips overseas
Profile:
- Experience of working in a communications role – preferably within the international development sector
- Copywriting and editing
- Gathering, editing and making information accessible for fundraisers
- Ideal but not essential experience of interviewing people to get their stories
- Photography skills
- Working in a networking environment
Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 6th August.
For further information relating to Age International please visit www.ageinternational.org.uk
In return we offer an excellent benefit package including Pension Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Childcare Vouchers and more.
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