World Vision Communication Manager - Niger

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To develop and implement a communications and public relations strategy designed to meet the marketing and communications needs of the National Office and the World Vision Partnership as a whole.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop a national communications strategy that seeks to position World Vision as a leading Christian relief and development agency in Niger. Design and produce materials that effectively communicate World Vision’s mission, values and program activities to local audiences including the general public, churches, government, the NGO community and the corporate sector. Develop and maintain professional contacts and personal relationships with key local print, radio and TV media and assist them by offering story opportunities, arranging project visits and interviews. Serve as media advisor to the national director and other senior managers and assist them with the development of a crisis management plan. Identify and train ADP staff who can provide written and visual information on their projects for use in local and international communications activities. Manage the flow of internal communications so that all national staff are fully informed of relevant office plans and activities. Keep the national director and other senior staff fully informed on local and international news and trends that have an impact on the work of World Vision. Prepare promotional communications resource packages for national director as they visit World Vision offices overseas. Work with senior management to ensure that World Vision’s corporate identity is implemented consistently at national, regional and project office levels.

INTERNATIONAL Produce a steady flow of written and photographic resources on local programs and projects for use in the communications and marketing activities of World Vision fundraising offices around the world. Respond to specific requests from other World Vision offices for information, stories and photos on the projects that they fund. Participate in sub-regional, regional and international communications strategies and initiatives and where appropriate implement these at the local level. Submit articles for inclusion in the World Vision Partnership publications, including NewsVision and Connections. Ensure that written and photographic resources are lodged in the WV Partnership communications databases SCRIBE and MERLIN for partnership access. Develop and maintain networks with international media correspondents based locally and look for ways to interest them in World Vision’s work and areas of concern. Assist World Vision offices with the planning and implementation of local visits by celebrities, politicians, donors and resource gathering crews.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED: A relevant university degree and/or extensive professional experience as a journalist or public relations officer. Excellent journalistic skills including verbal, written and photographic skills. Excellent communications skills in French and English. Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate cross-culturally. Knowledge and experience of desktop publishing, the Internet and preferably, database software applications. Ability to develop communications strategies and implement action plans. Personal commitment to World Vision’s mission statement and core values.

PREFERRED: Fluency in French and English

How to apply:

If you are qualified and interested in the position, please visit our website to apply: https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/1A80B1783982CDC28825796700...

Worold Vision is an equal opportunity employer.