The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the permanent Global Communications Volunteer to join our Communications team for 3 months.This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. The Global Communications volunteer will be responsible for supporting the Global Communications Team strategic objectives, including positioning Save the Children as the expert for children, enhancing and protecting our reputation, building global communications capacity, and inspiring and engaging staff. Such tasks may include: internal and external channel management, developing training tools to build communications skills, supporting our global campaign, as well as searching for and gathering content for distribution across our global channels.
This role will provide the individual with experience of working within a global communications team of an International NGO.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Development, or relevant field / equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Relevant experience in communications, PR or international development
- Experience with the development and execution of communications plans, digital channel mangement and content development
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Able to work independently and be able to take own initiative where required
- Diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in the English language, both written and oral
- A commitment and interest in working within an NGO environment
- Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children
Desirable
- Experience working with or for an international NGO or in international development context
- Foreign languages
- Skills in video editing and / or design
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector with an option of flexible of working hours
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
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