Communications Coordinator, ILaNS Technical Programme

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Employee Contract Type:

• Local - Open Ended Employee

Job Responsibilities:

• As the communications representative for Integrated Livelihoods and Nutrition Security Technical Programme, manage the creation and distribution of communications products for the area programs and projects in that geographical area that builds World Vision brand awareness and increases trust locally and internationally
• Develop the Integrated Livelihoods and Nutrition Security Technical Programme communications plan that positions World Vision positively with local target audiences
• Support the growth of World Vision’s brand, reputation, and relationships with local audiences, by creating social and traditional media resources, and media relationship management for increased public interaction with World Vision
• Ensure World Vision’s global brand is aligned and brought to life across all communications resources
• Produce quality stories and messages that are deployed regularly and in sync with Head Office communications - building world vision’s brand trust and awareness.
• Support internal engagement communications and initiatives to ensure staff across Ethiopia are connected, engaged, and inspired to fulfill Our Promise

Create high-quality communications resources such as

• videos for social media, donors, and broadcast documentary content
• photo stories and essays
• graphic design materials, publications, and reports
• media relations materials such as press releases, statements, and briefings
• articles and stories for local and international marketing
• Monitor, analyze, and report on local communications metrics ensuring data-based decisions lead to an increase in the effectiveness of digital and web engagement
• Manage ContentFlow, StoryHub, and other content management systems
• Ensure the security and cataloged management of all Communications design digital assets
• Ensure effective communications job flow and project management with Head Office Communications & Marketing teams such as; Creative Services, Public Engagement, Internal Engagement, Marketing Operations, Supporter Engagement, as well as national level Advocacy campaigns - ensuring calendars, timetables, schedules, and itineraries are kept
• Support communications efforts of other Field Communications Coordinators across the country, and of Technical Programme, Grants, and Emergencies (HEA) Communications.

Job Requirements

Required Professional Experience

• 4-years experience creating and leveraging high-quality communications resources in the international humanitarian and development sector, corporate and business communications, or the creative sector
• Demonstrated experience working with external production partner relationships, such as agencies or production companies
• Advanced technical skills in several of the major areas of the job, such as; video and photo production, graphic design, editorial and story writing, social and traditional media, and in Microsoft Office and creative applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• Proven experience in training and capacity building for others
• Advanced level of computer proficiency, Mac and PC
• Experience working with children and youth

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, Journalism, Arts, or similar
• Professional certifications in any of the technical areas of communications or marketing

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of the marketing, communication, and media industry
• Thorough knowledge of international development, World Vision development practice, and marketing and communications needs

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply to the link below https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Communications-Coordinator--ILaNS-Technical-Programme_R12663

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