Media and Communication Officer

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The position holder will provide support to communication teams in planning, organizing and implementation of media, communication and visibility related activities to ensure quality reporting to donors/stakeholders.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Responsible for media activities including media relations, media placements, pitching stories, media monitoring and drafting of press materials related to the Hygiene & Behaviour Change Campaign (HBCC) to counter COVID-19
• Assist media and communications unit in developing content and communications materials such as press releases, case studies, scripts, IEC material, publications, newsletters, bulletins, visibility material, audio/video material, photo essays and others for the HBCC project
• Manage social media ad manager/ business manager accounts (Facebook/ Twitter), including development of creative content and social and hygiene behaviour change content, scheduling of posts, monitoring of reach, moderation of comments, and compilation and maintenance of reports
• Conduct advanced social media analytics as well as data collection and reporting on other campaign modalities
• Coordinate with technical leads, Government, service providers and other relevant stakeholders in the development, local adaptation and translation, and implementation of the HBCC campaign and content
• Assist in the development, tracking and ensuring quality of effective advocacy and media products and materials according to stipulated deadlines, including project documentaries, TVCs, radio shows, Interactive Voice Recordings (IVRs), and other IEC materials
• Assist media and communication related coordination with external partners including government, partners, NGOs, media and civil society, volunteers etc.
• Assist in organizing events and conferences, including development of visibility material, event media coverage, and development and dissemination of press releases
• Conduct regular field missions to develop case studies and communications material.
• Supports field assessment data collection, analysis and report compilation.
• Assist in planning and organizing donor visits.
• Draft quality inputs for and coordinate the finalization of all monthly reports for projects.
• Contribute to brainstorming ideas and developing newsletters and other country specific publications, monitor social and print media coverage, and participate in development of proposals.
• Assist in preparing Weekly, Quarterly and Annual Progress Report
• Acquire and disseminate updated information regarding donor formats (proposals and reports) and other donor related information.
• Ensure SC’s branding compliance, and represent Communication Team policies and guidelines across all materials.
• Support Advocacy and Communications Team in carrying out their functions/tasks/activities, as & when needed.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Communications, Journalism, Business Management, Social Sciences or any other relevant area of study.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least two years of experience working as a communications professional for a non-profit, for-profit, or government agency; or related professional experience.
• Must be proficient in writing and content development, particulary in English. Knowledge of local language and ability to do translations is an advantage.
• Experience of working with social media business manager/ ad manager accounts including budget allocation and advanced social media analytics and reporting
• Good photography, videography skills, and video editing is an asset
• Good attention to detail
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Very strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience in working in multicultural teams and challenging environments.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

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.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.