ROLE PURPOSE:
The Media and Communication Manager will undertake, coordinate, and manage the design and implementation of SCI Niger media, internal and external communications activities office raise its profile both internally, within the SC network and externally. The post holder will be a member of the Advocacy, Campaigns and Communications team and support the Programme Operations and PDQ teams as required. S/He will ensure alignment with Save the Children’s branding policy, lead on the development of high-quality and impactful content, manage media relations and social media channels and help build staff and partners’ capacity on communications.
This is a demanding, internally and externally-facing role that requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, very strong writing, editorial and graphic capabilities and the ability to maximise visibility and media opportunities and work to high quality standards.
The post-holder will manage Save the Children’s media work in Niger, harnessing the power of national and international media to help us achieve our advocacy, campaign, branding, programmatic and fundraising goals. Equally important will be raising awareness of humanitarian crises affecting children. The post holder also leads on the design and implementation of Media and Communications Strategy, with a special focus on enhancing the quality and frequency of internal and external communication products and media engagement.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to:Â Head of ACCM
Staff directly reporting to this post:Â Humanitarian Info Comms Officer; Communications Intern/s
Technical responsibility:Â writing, editing, communication, quality control and campaign
Budget responsibility:Â None
ANNUAL SALARY LEVEL: 14,998,044 CFA francs to 26,996,486 CFA francs “offer will be based on experience/internal equity and financial availability. SCI offers a competitive benefit package outside of salary.”
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Strengthen internal and external communications capacity
Strengthen Media Engagement, Organizational Visibility and Brand
Provide overall media and communications support to Advocacy and Campaigns Department
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Head of ACCM and all members of ACCM team including Humanitarian Information and Communication Officer; Project/Program and Area Managers; and all Advocacy & Campaign Unit staff members; WCA ACCM staff, Regional Communication Manager; Regional Media Manager; Global Communications Unit; Global Media Unit;
External: Partner organisations, children, local communities, policy makers, media and communications firms
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Nature of the contract: National 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:
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
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