Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking
to recruit a Regional
Communications, Media and Advocacy Manager
Role Purpose:
Key Areas of Accountability:
- Strategy
Development and Implementation
- Communications
and Media
- Advocacy
- Capacity
Building
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
is desirable in communications, international relations, development,
political science, law or relevant field.
- Bachelor’s
degree is essential.
Experience and Skills
- Experience
managing a communications and media team, including: oversight of
strategic development; development of quality written, photographic and
video material; quality editing skills for internal and external
audiences; strong understanding of marketing and branding and its role in
communications; ability to maximise media opportunities and respond
effectively to media inquiries
- Proven track
record of advocacy work, including development of advocacy strategies,
influencing policy with government and civil society, and a strong
understanding of the African Union and affiliated bodies, the United
Nations and multi-lateral systems
- Experience
working to build capacity in communications, media and advocacy sectors;
demonstrated ability to deliver workshops, provide coaching and mentoring,
and support the professional development of others
- Experience
working in both humanitarian and development contexts, including some of
Save the Children’s priority areas - children in humanitarian settings,
child protection, child rights, education, health and nutrition, food
security and livelihoods
- Demonstrated
ability to think strategically, to analyse complex information and offer
creative, practical and effective solutions
- Excellent
written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to distil large
amounts of information to a variety of audiences
- A proven ability
to build networks with diverse partners in pursuit of common goals
- Excellent
influencing and negotiation skills, including an ability to deal with
people at all levels with credibility, tact, and diplomacy
- An ability to
work flexibly in a team, and to adjust work plan and priorities rapidly in
response to external opportunities
- Highly developed
cultural awareness and ability to work well in a diverse, international
environment, including experience of working in developing countries
- Ability to
travel internationally
- Fluency in
English is essential; French desirable
- A commitment to
the Save the Children Values
Applicants with either strong communications/media skills or
strong advocacy skills are also encouraged to apply.
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to
EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Application closes 10th March 2013 at 5:00pm.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the
world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you
come from and how you identify yourself.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects
our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children
are considered for these posts.
All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete
a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and
organizational Code of Conduct.
