International Alert is looking for an experienced communications consultant to support our global Advocacy and Communications team on a part-time basis for three months.
The role will involve working with our country and global teams to coordinate the production of research outputs about peacebuilding in the places we work and on key related topics. This includes supporting the planning, production and promotion of our publications (e.g. research reports, policy briefs, toolkits, etc.) and assisting with the writing and scheduling of social media posts about them and other key content. Under the guidance of the Communications Manager, the role will ensure adherence to Alert’s house style and branding across our research outputs.
The successful candidate will be organised, with experience of managing communications projects from inception to delivery, be used to writing for a variety of audiences and channels (including social media) and have excellent attention to detail. You will also be someone who can build relationships with colleagues based across the globe and from a range of backgrounds.
The initial contract will be for three months, with the possibility of extension. The consultant will be required to provide 2-3 days’ worth of support a week (this time can be spread across the week or worked as set days), up to a maximum of 12 days per month, starting March 2024.
Role deliverables:
- Project manage the production of publications for International Alert’s country and thematic programme teams.
- Monitor production schedules to ensure that all publications are completed and signed off in a timely manner.
- Keep the Trello project management system updated with the details and status of publications.
- Ensure all publications comply with International Alert’s brand guidelines and house style guide, spot-checking outputs for editorial and design errors.
- Liaise with external vendors, including editors, translators, graphic designers and photographers/photo agencies.
- Source photos for publications and draft captions for them.
- Draft key messages about publications for the website, social media, newsletters, press releases and other channels.
- Upload publications to International Alert’s website using the WordPress content management system.
- Advise and input on teams’ communications plans for publications.
- Assist with the financial management of publications production by getting quotes and monitoring and processing invoices.
- Assist with the writing and scheduling of social media posts as needed, under the direction of the Senior Digital Engagement Officer.
- Provide social media cover for the Senior Digital Engagement Officer when they are away.
- Support the collection of key digital analytics about International Alert’s external communications.
This position is based remotely, but the consultant will be required to participate in fortnightly content meetings and ad hoc project meetings via Microsoft Teams.
For the full details about the role and experience needed, please read the terms of reference.
How to apply
Please follow this link to apply.
All applicants must have existing right to work in the United Kingdom.
International Alert prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented people including women, people from the Global South, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, and other historically marginalised people.
While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.