Advocacy & Communications Assistant

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Communications Assistant supports the creation and delivery of vital information and communication products of our program and projects for Save the Children International Türkiye Country Office (TCO) as a part of the emergency response.
She/he will prepare communication outputs for a range of different formats including mass, online, print and social media platforms. The Intern will engage with TCO team members, partners and beneficiaries for the coordination and support for the development and publication of outputs while supporting the ACCM Manager with ad hoc tasks.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Programme Support

* Collaborate with Türkiye Country Office team members to ensure core messaging is consistent with advocacy and programme strategies while exploring new opportunities and trends to promote activities
* Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of social media plans and campaigns for major communication projects and events
* Provide regular updates of situation in the field adequate for different communication channels internally and externally (Blog, Twitter, Facebook, Website, newsletters, etc.)
* Manage Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other TCO Social Media Pages
* Develop and promote digital content across different platforms; identifying programme and project priorities, key moments and events while taking into consideration of different target audiences
* Participate in the conceptualisation and implementation of earthquake emergency response messaging
* Produce multimedia content, including infographics, videos, photos etc. to support advocacy and visibility of Save the Children TCO
* Interview colleagues and partners for the development of written, visual and audio content
* Produce compelling photographs to accompany case studies and other communication materials produced and/or support project teams to coordinate this through in house or external photographers or video producers for the production of high quality communication materials
* Produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to Save the Children TCO programs and projects – including brochures, Q&A’s and factsheets.
* Support in storyboarding and planning for upcoming media engagements with key projects
* Assist in the maintenance of TCO communications contacts databases, including media list
* Help to facilitate media activities such as requests for quotes or interviews (ensuring spokespeople are adequately briefed) or journalists visits to programmes. Help to identify opportunities within our response activities or the external environment for media activities.
* Ensure signing-off procedures are fully respected and implemented for all communication materials produced
* Ensure all internal policies, especially Safeguarding policies are adhered to throughout the development and publication of communications outputs

General
* Deliver results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the TCO.
* Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
* To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with line management.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:
* Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
* Holds staff and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities with strong support for using their knowledge and creativity to deliver according to communities/beneficiaries’ needs, and also providing the necessary guidance/help improve performance, including appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
* Set ambitious goals for self /team; be creative and proactive about professional development; encourage others to do the same
* Widely share a personal vision for Save the Children Türkiye projects in line with Save the Children vision; engage and motivate others
* Be future orientated and think strategically
Collaboration:
* Build and maintain effective relationships with team, colleagues and external partners and supporters
* Value diversity as a source of strength
* Be approachable, a good listener and easy to talk to
Creativity:
* Develop and encourage new and innovative ideas, especially solutions to problems/challenges
* Be willing to take disciplined risks for children’s, youth’s and women’s well-being
Integrity
* Be honest and encourage openness and transparency in all professional matters

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Marketing or other relevant fields
* 1 year experience and interest in communications, social media management, multimedia design and other relevant fields
* Fluency in English and Turkish languages
* Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the general public
* Experience creating media products such as press releases
* Ability to work independently and remotely
* Enthusiasm and desire to work in NGO / development sector
* Flexibility, creativity and can-do attitude
* Ability to think outside of the box, follow trends and be creative
* Computer skills (MS Office, social media platforms, design software, etc.)
* Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable
* Experience using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva and/or other digital design tools