Internal Communications and PR Assistant
- World Vision Azerbaijan
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Elanın qoyulma tarixi: 01.02.2014Vakansiyaya müraciət tarixi bitmişdir.
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World Vision Azerbaijan
Internal Communications and PR Assistant
World Vision has been operational in Azerbaijan since 1994 assisting IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable population through shelter rehabilitation, supplementary food distribution, income generation, water and sanitation and agriculture programs. Gradually WV Azerbaijan assumed a more development perspective and focus broadened to include wider population, with special focus on children in crisis. As a leading agency in implementing children programs with special focus on education for children with special needs, social services, youth empowerment and rural economic development WV Azerbaijan was engaged in advocating for the adequate legal and social environment for integration of children into mainstream education and life.
LOCATION
Baku, Azerbaijan
DURATION
Open ended
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Purpose of the position is to serve the essential communications needs across World Vision South Caucasus (WVSC) .The focus of the position is to support with the production of internal communications and PR resources for staff, donor and public engagement. The internal/employee communications processes will support and advance the strategic goal of WVSC and its core ministry functions. The role and value-add of the position is to build an environment of awareness, understanding and trust within the organizational staff. As well, the purpose of the position is to establish and maintain digital and social media presences that support organisational goals and strengthen the organisation’s brand and reputation.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communications for Staff Engagement
a. Ensure internal communications plan is developed.
b. Provide communications support to NO leadership in positioning of organizational issues, change management and culture initiatives.
c. Ensure increase in access and readership of internal communications channels.
d. Feature national programming initiatives in regional and global communication platforms.
e. Ensure community voice content is used in internal communications platforms.
f. Understand the concept of the C4D for Community Voice and Casual Content. Identify, scan and upload produced casual content to the Casual Media Library. Facilitate and train children/ youth/ community people based on programmatic needs.
2. Digital and Social Media, Online Platforms
a. Establish and maintain digital and social media presences that support organisational goals and strengthen the organisation’s brand and reputation.
b. Work out new and innovative approaches and trends on digital and social media.
c. Ensure that SPON 2.0 communications-managed content is delivered on time. Facilitate all other deliverables required through SPON 2.0 generated in field level.
d. Contribute to quality and programme aligned website / online platforms updates posted regularly; find innovative methods to attract more visitors to online channels.
e. Ensure social media content and engagement plan results in increased social community linked to WV, endorsing WV, and active in child wellbeing issues based discussion on WV-managed digital platforms.
f. Ensure information on WVSC Programme offices activities is bilingual.
g. Provide PR & visibility support during the organization of public events initiated by Area Development Programs and programmes.
3. Positioning for Visibility
a. Ensure alignment between PR and visibility quality initiatives among WVSC and the partnership.
b. Ensure the external communication resources use correct WV identity.
c. Provide advice to the relevant departments on matters related to PR & visibility
d. Provide PR & Visibility support reflected in applicable regional and international advocacy campaigns.
e. Develop and maintain professional contacts and relationships with key printing houses and video production companies.
4. Publications
a. Identify the needs for visibility items and the most –cost- effective ways to produce them.
b. Ensure impact-focused quality publication of content for defined donor segments and audiences reflecting programme objectives and evidence of impact.
c. Support the communication with sponsors through developing targeted materials. Support improving the dialogue between the sponsor and the community.
d. Develop and maintain professional contacts and relationships with key print, radio and TV media, and liaise upon necessity.
5. Capacity Building
Together with the WVSC Communications Director discuss and develop capacity building annual plan to be reflected in the performance agreement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
• Degree in linguistics or journalism or communications.
• Formal schooling (design), self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training of PR:
• Solid verbal and written communication skills in English and the WV SC Programme office state language;
• Story writing, photography and videography skills
• Literacy in computer programs (Word, Excel, Corel Draw, PhotoShop, Power Point, Ulead Video Studio)
• Knowledge of development work, understanding of reasons of poverty.
• Knowledge of preparing video materials, video editing
• Knowledge and ability to photograph quality digital images
• Understanding of web site management
• Demonstrated creative thinking and imagination, innovation and initiative
• Video editing skills are preferred
• When required willingness to work long hours is preferred
• Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work under pressure is preferred
• Experience in communications with international NGOs is preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in journalism/communications/media & PR is preferred
• Should deal with information flow that needs fast processing
• Should be aware about the major trends and processes within WV South Caucasus and WV International
• Should be ready for internal and external travels for the minimum 30% of working time.
• Should work in multi-task environment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
If you are interested to apply, please send a detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to e-mail:
CVs without cover letters will not be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail message, please, mention title and location of the position you are applying for. CVs without cover letters will not be considered. No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview.
The deadline for submitting the applications is 14 February, 2014.
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