Oikocredit Officer External Communications

Are you ready to make a change?

Oikocredit is a co-operative financial organization that finances and invests in microfinance institutions, co-operatives and small to medium sized enterprises in developing countries, aimed at positive change. All over the world we provide entrepreneurs, small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and other productive enterprises with the capital they need to expand their businesses and create opportunities to improve livelihoods.

Our organization manages one of the world’s largest sources of private capital for microfinance. The financial resources come from investments by individuals, institutions and churches. On an annual basis a modest dividend is paid out to its shareholders.

At Oikocredit International based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, we are currently looking for an

OFFICER EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

(36 hours a week)

Responsibilities

As Officer External Communications you will be responsible for researching, writing and editing articles for a variety of corporate publications. You will be involved in content development, design and creation. Next to that, you will be responsible for the strategy, analytics and daily updates of Oikocredit International accounts on Facebook, Twitter and different blogs. As a member of the communications team at the Department Investor Relations you will also play an important role in supporting our volunteers and colleagues worldwide in spreading our message.

Education and experience

Oikocredit is looking for a native speaker English, with 3 years professional experience in text writing. Someone with experience in writing for different media (Facebook, Twitter, internet, paper) and different audiences. A vocational (HBO-level) degree in journalism or an equivalent is required. Extra languages are desirable, computer literacy is needed. This position will not require a lot of traveling.

Additional information

Do you have the above mentioned skills and experience? Are you innovative and capable in building and maintaining networks and relations? Are you able to develop positive working relationships with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds? Are you ready to make a change?

Mail or send your application letter with curriculum vitae and a writing sample of 1 page (all in English) to Ms. Ruth van der Greft, HR Officer, application@oikocredit.org. More information about our organization can be found on www.oikocredit.org. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. van der Greft at +31 (0)33 422 40 40. The expiry date of this vacancy is Monday 6 August, 2012.

Please beware that due to European Union immigration restrictions we can only consider applicants that already have a valid work and residence permit for The Netherlands.