Communications & Advocacy Manager

Overview

Lead WVSI's communications and advocacy functions to improve children's lives.

You have:

• At least 5 years' experience in communications, advocacy, media or a related field, with demonstrated progression in responsibility
• Experience implementing advocacy strategies or campaigns and translating advocacy priorities into communications products and activities, ideally in a development or humanitarian context.
• Experience working with an INGO, UN agency or similar organization.
• Demonstrated experience in managing staff and/or teams.
• Experience in content production including writing, photography and/or video.
• Experience engaging with media and managing media relationships.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

The Communications & Advocacy Manager leads WVSI's communications and advocacy functions, working under the direction of the Program Quality, Resource Development and External Engagement Manager. The role is responsible for implementing WVSI's Communications Plan and contributing to WVSI's advocacy agenda from a communications perspective, strengthening WVSI's public profile and influence on issues affecting children in Solomon Islands. It oversees the Communications & Advocacy team, manages the communications budget, and ensures that all communications and advocacy activities are strategic, high-quality, and aligned with World Vision's mission, brand standards and safeguarding requirements. The role is the sole line manager of the Content & Digital Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Communications and Advocacy Leadership

· Advocacy

· Public Engagement & Media

· Content Oversight & Resource Mobilization Support

· Humanitarian Emergency & Disaster Communications (HEA Comms)

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS

· At least 5 years' experience in communications, advocacy, media or a related field, with demonstrated progression in responsibility

· Experience implementing advocacy strategies or campaigns and translating advocacy priorities into communications products and activities, ideally in a development or humanitarian context.

· Experience working with an INGO, UN agency or similar organization.

· Demonstrated experience in managing staff and/or teams.

· Experience in content production including writing, photography and/or video.

· Experience engaging with media and managing media relationships

· Experience implementing advocacy strategies or campaigns and translating advocacy priorities into communications products and activities, ideally in a development or humanitarian context.

· Experience working with an INGO, UN agency or similar organization.

· Demonstrated experience in managing staff and/or teams.

· Experience in content production including writing, photography and/or video.

· Experience engaging with media and managing media relationships

· Experience implementing advocacy strategies or campaigns and translating advocacy priorities into communications products and activities, ideally in a development or humanitarian context.

· Experience working with an INGO, UN agency or similar organization.

· Demonstrated experience in managing staff and/or teams.

· Experience in content production including writing, photography and/or video.

· Experience engaging with media and managing media relationships

" World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities "

Local Applicants Only

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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