Established in 1949, SOS
Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working
globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and
vulnerable children.
SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide.
Working on a full time
basis and based in Nairobi / Kenya, he / she will establish external
communication systems for rapid and efficient sharing of information across the
continent, particularly from countries within AFME to the Promoting/Supporting
Associations (PSAs).
The External Communications
Advisor will work closely with the Continental Office and the Regional Offices
and report directly to the International Head of External Communications, based
in Innsbruck / Austria.
The Challenge
- Plan and
coordinate external communications activities within AFME and ensure
consistency with the SOS Children’s Villages strategy and brand
- Form
networks of communications co-workers and, as needed, serve as media
spokesperson for regional/national journalists
- Build
capacity of the organisation in the external communication skills that
will best support the PSAs in their fundraising and communication effort
Your profile
- Formal
qualification in journalism, communications, PR or similar
- 5 years
experience in journalism, communications or a related field
- Excellent
verbal / written communication skills
- Strong
interpersonal and creative communication skills and the ability to relate
to different cultures
- Excellent
project management skills
- Ability to
think strategically
- Well-developed
facilitation and presentation skills
- Fluency in
English (French is an asset)
- Ability to
use Microsoft Office software and the internet
We Offer
- Diverse
range of interesting tasks in a well recognised international organisation
- Intercultural
working environment
- Interesting
opportunities for further development
- Competitive
compensation package
- The
possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established
organisation
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy,
all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal
record checks where possible.
If you are interested in
this position, please send your application, (detailed CV and motivation letter
- IN ENGLISH) - along with three traceable references to the following email
address: ro.afea@sos-kd.org
Closing date: 15th May 2012
