Position: Senior Communications Officer

Organization: Heifer International 

Apply: https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/job/oeHOffwI/apply

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS: 

Alertness, Availability, Boldness; Cautiousness, Creativity, Decisiveness, Dependability, Determination, Diligence, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Resourcefulness, Creative Outlook.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES:

A. Communication, Coordination, and Stakeholder Management (40%):

• Design, develop, Communicate and implement a communication networking strategy for Heifer programs
• Collect and share program information including program background, success stories, and best practices with identified stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate project and organization activities such as national & international visits, media shoots, events, study tours, etc.
• Support and coordinate with implementing partners for regional media presence
• Provide recommendations to senior management staff on media strategies, public statements, and other information matters in line with Heifer Brand Management guidelines and other policies
• Support networking and resource mobilization through communication and coordination with external agencies
• Review project and organization documents before being shared externally.
• Participate in relevant platforms and networks such as INGO, ASWG, NSWG, etc.

B. Ensure Heifer activities, success stories, and models are known to farmers, government, stakeholders, and the community at large through production and distribution of promotional materials (30%):

• Design, write, edit, produce and distribute simple and/or complex communication products (e.g. annual reports, project reports, fact sheets, thematic documents, IEC material, newsletters, short note series, brochures, web messages)
• Communicate consistently and coherently strategic messages about Heifer and its activities

C. Provide support to projects and manage the development of project communication materials (20%):

• Facilitate capacity building program to staff on communication parameters, i.e. success story write-ups
• Support in gathering information for reports as required
• Communicate and record project activities such as Passing on the Gift (PoG) ceremonies, monitoring and evaluation of activities, launch, and closeout
• Customize communication materials corresponding to thematic focus and stakeholders
• Ensure responsive communication to Heifer’s partners and stakeholders concerning Heifer’s events.
• Maintaining and updating communication and networking files
• Maintaining communication materials such as photographs, films (both soft and hard Copies), and recording materials and equipment
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder database.
• Strengthen Heifer’s branding and visibility with the government and development community

D. May perform other job-related duties as assigned/ requested (10%):

• This will be dependent on the specific duties assigned

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Journalism/Mass Media with at least five years of experience, or a Master’s Degree in Communication/ Journalism/ Mass Media with at least three years experience in an International Humanitarian Organization

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

1. Skilled with computers as a tool for word processing, database, e-mail, spreadsheets, and organizing and digital designing tools.
2. Preparing and presenting documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail and design.
3. Ability to lead teams effectively and exhibit strong conflict resolution skills.
4. Proven team and customer care skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several locations.
5. Openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
6. Constant face-to-face, telephone, and electronic communication with colleagues both within and outside of India.
7. May require constant sitting and moving; working at a computer for extended periods
8. Performing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
9. Willingness to work with a flexible schedule.
10. Willingness to travel both locally and internationally.