Regional Communications Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNICATIONS DUTIES;

• Lead the communications function for the IUCN ESARO ensuring all communications products, strategies and knowledge and management systems conform with IUCN standards and guidelines
• Develop, implement and monitor the IUCN ESARO Programme Communications Strategy.
• Working closely with the programme team ensure that the IUCN ESARO website and other communication products are up to date, relevant to constituents, and reflect IUCN’s desired image and position
• Proactively develop and maintain positive relationships with targeted news media – delivering press materials to increase press coverage of IUCN ESARO and conservation issues of concern to IUCN; and ensuring regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
• Ensure the IUCN corporate identity and image in communications products (letterhead, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, briefs, publications etc) and other communications policies and procedures are strictly followed by all staff and consultants.
• Work with the Regional Programmes Coordinator to ensure strategic communications are integrated into all project concepts, proposals, budgets and work plans and is effectively implemented in the IUCN ESARO Programme.
• Produce high quality communications and knowledge products in a range of formats including reports, presentations, publications, brochures, policy briefs, web stories, press releases, short films, podcasts, etc.
• Oversee the production of the quarterly IUCN ESARO CONNECT newsletter.
• Develop and manage web content and digital resources
• Contribute content to regional and global communications activities and products.
• Support in preparing communication on the announcement of new State Members for the IUCN website and Portal.
• Develop and oversee campaigns by identifying opportunities and potential partners, alliances and coalitions for environmental advocacy.

Other duties;

• Provide direction to a small team of direct reports and ensure that individuals work together as an integrated team, that there is coherence and consistency in outputs and a high quality of communications technical advice is given to IUCN internal & external stakeholders.
• Perform any other related activity that may be assigned by the line manager.

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education;

• Master’s degree in communication, Public Relations, Social Sciences or related field.

Work Experience;

• At least 10 years professional experience in designing and implementing communication strategies, developing promotional materials and communicating information to a wide range of audiences;
• Experience working with international NGOs in the field of environment, conservation and/ or sustainable development;
• Previous experience in a membership organization or alliance set up is an added advantage
• Experience working in various media formats print, audio, video and websites;
• Experience of leading campaigns, advocacy and communications projects;
• Demonstrate in-depth proficiency in writing or editing complex communications products;

Technical Knowledge;

• Knowledge and expertise in communication strategy and networking.
• Proven qualification in External Relations /Partnership Development
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills
• Proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube required;
• Computer literacy in relation to office applications (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint)
• Proficient audio-visual skills
• Good knowledge of, and experience in using, a membership CRM database is an added advantage.

Language requirements:

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal is a must. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese is an added advantage.

Source: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=11008&lang=en