Haiti Communications Director

The Opportunity

TITLE: Haiti Communication Director

LOCATION: Country Office

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Open-Ended

ROLE PURPOSE

The Haiti Communications Director will be responsible to support at the country level the execution of integrated communications strategies in alignment with Save the Children’s visibility, advocacy, programmatic and fundraising goals, to position Save the Children in Haiti as the leading organization for children’s rights, and to connect and interact with key internal and external audiences including policy makers to gain support for the mission of Save the Children in Haiti. This may include attending meetings/events where he/she can interact with government officials or other individuals who have influence over issues for which Save the Children is seeking greater public awareness.

The Haiti Communications Director will serve as the liaison between Haiti and the region and will support communications and advocacy efforts and the production of humanitarian information products for emergencies and humanitarian responses and for advocacy on children’s rights issues happening within Haiti. The Haiti Communications Director will also coordinate all in-country communications initiatives based on key interventions and in alignment with regional communication strategies and global campaigns through effective communications work plans.

Finally, the Haiti Communications Director will serve as focal point for all communications actions related to Save the Children’s interventions in Haiti and will work in close collaboration with the Regional Communications Team and the Regional Advocacy Team to leverage the Haiti-based project interventions to enhance public awareness on children’s conditions and rights. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience; master’s degree is preferred
• Good analytical and writing skills for communication products including but not limited to press releases, media briefings, situation reports, case studies/success stories, learning products, talking points and the crafting of key messages
• Great capacity to gather content or otherwise working experience in insecure or sensitive environments; demonstrated ability to interview vulnerable people (including children) about sensitive subjects keeping their best interests at heart
• Fluency in both Creole and French is essential; Excellent English Proficiency is required.

EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Significant experience (7+ years) as a communications specialist in an international setting with a track record of excellent coverage
• Field experience (3+ years) in international humanitarian/emergency settings or other relevant context and preferably, preferably in communications and/or programs
• Proven track record of developing and/or overseeing the production of high-quality internal/external communications products; ability to appropriately adjust communication/writing style depending on the target audience
• Experience of communications processes, research, and development of internal/external communications products
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple initiatives and priorities and deliver on tight deadlines
• Experience managing large project portfolios and interacting with national and regional business units to fulfill expected tasks

Desired

• Knowledge of communications software (Adobe Design Suite) is a plus
• Experience of work in non-profit sector a plus
• Familiarity with key institutional donors a plus
• Ability to travel to difficult/complex emergency settings as required
• Willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours during emergencies

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.