Regional Media and Communications Officer - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom - VSO International

VSO International
VSO International
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Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Type of role- Communications and fundraising- Location- Various Countries- Salary- Band 3.

Annual benchmark salary Malawi MWK 12,634,401, Mozambique MZN 1,400,177, South Africa ZAR 485,049 Zambia ZMW 249,558, Zimbabwe USD 22,650- Contract type- Permanent- Full Time- 40 hours per week- Application Closing Date- 25 Jul 2023- Interview date- To be communicated- Start date- SeptemberVSO is the world's leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone.

At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently.

We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions.

We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments.

Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion.

We're not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.


Role overview:


As a Regional Media and Communications Officer you will deliver high quality media engagement and communications to promote VSO's work both in the media and directly to public audiences.

You will work with journalists and media, through press releases and by responding to media enquiries. Internally you will contribute to VSO's communications output through the website, social media, publications and other channels.

You will work closely with colleagues in programming and advocacy to source stories and case studies and to develop an understanding of VSO's position on key policy issues.


In addition, you will work with country teams across Africa to promote the impact of VSO's work and to develop the network of communications leads.


Ideal Applicant Summary:


The role will be based in any of the following Southern Africa countries: Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe with a right to work in any one of these countries.

Skills and knowledge required

  • Relevant degree in related field such as Media and Communications, or equivalent experience in journalism or public relations.
  • 3 Years relevant experience
  • Current knowledge and understanding of media and communication tools and approaches.
  • Able to work with journalists of all levels.
  • Understanding of what makes a good story.
  • Ability to deal with complex and sensitive information while supporting the Media and Communications Advisor on crisis communications or reputational management.
  • Ability to effectively position media / communications to multiple audiences effectively.
  • Time management skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and effectively manage competing organisational demands.
Desirable

  • Experience working within an international development organisation or charity.
Competencies and Behaviour
Our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

  • Ability to be open minded and respectful
  • Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
  • Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
  • Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.


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