Brand and Integrated Communications Manager

ROLE PURPOSE

The role of the Brand and Integrated Communications Manager is to lead the development and implementation of integrated communications strategies and content that build trust and brand equity with our audiences and stakeholders, and create impact in the way we work for and with children to fulfil children’s rights.

The Brand and Integrated Communications Manager will be responsible in ensuring the 1) delivery of vital Save the Children information and communication products and strategies which include, but not limited to, quality content generation, media and public relations, marketing communications, report analytics, internal and external communications, etc., 2) Save the Children Philippines’ brand, visibility, and reputation are strengthened, 3) popularized and resonate with our audiences our work and accomplishments through trusted multimedia communication platforms, 4) actively maintain positive working relationship within and outside Save the Children, 5.) represent the organization internally and externally, 6.) monitor, evaluate, and translate media insights into documented impact of Save the Children’s work for and with children, and 7.) align ACCM’s objective with Save the Children Philippines’ vital functions in program work, fundraising and business development, humanitarian, people, culture, and organization, and other critical areas.

The Brand and Integrated Communications Manager could also be deployed to field work and/or first phase rapid-onset or slow onset emergencies, on any Save the Children Philippines field offices and impact areas, and/or international assignments, as required.

S/He will be working closely with child safeguarding and child protection colleagues to ensure that all children involved in our ACCM work are protected from potential mental and physical harm, and potential repercussions from their involvement. In most circumstances, the post-holder will also be expected to mentor and/or build the capacity of Save the Children staff, partners, and stakeholders, including children. In this role, the post holder should be able to move projects forward with limited in-country support.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

* Graduate of AB/ BA Communications/ Development Communications, Journalism/ Broadcasting, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Business Administration, or any related course;
* Excellent writing skills (sample works required) and interpersonal communication skills, both in English and Filipino;
* At least five (5) years experience in leading brand and integrated communication work in a challenging environment;
* Has a repertoire of media and related-industry network and contacts,
* Ability to lead the content development of brand and integrated communication work for developmental and emergencies contexts.
* Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power point
* Knowledgeable in Adobe Office Tools such as Photoshop, In Design, Premiere Pro, etc., as well as other platforms e.g. Canva
* Good interpersonal and conflict management skills with ability to navigate the dynamics of working with networks and coalitions
* Initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support.
* Strong influencing and analytical skills.
* Capacity, flexibility, and willingness to accommodate work in challenging and insecure working experiences.
* Highly organized with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize and multi task to meet tight deadlines
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
* Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children – with good understanding of Save the Children’s mandate and child focus, and ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
* Willing to travel/ be sent to areas of work for content gathering/ emergency response.

Desirable

* Experience working in humanitarian context and in an international Non-government Organization (NGO).
* Leading edge knowledge and understanding of the latest communication trends, demands, and emerging technologies bis-a-vis digital savvy.
* Outstanding network and relationship with media, advertising, and creative partners and stakeholders.
* Strong communication skills, including ability to liaise internally and externally at all levels.
* Strong analytical skills to gather, analyze, and interpret data, analytics, etc.