About the Role
This role involves developing and implementing communication strategies to advance the movement's goals in Africa, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and managing communications projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication strategies to support the movement in Africa.
- Collaborate with regional teams to create and distribute content that aligns with the movement's objectives.
- Manage communications projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
- Engage with stakeholders, including volunteers, partners, and the public, to build and maintain relationships.
- Monitor and analyze communications metrics to inform strategy and improve outcomes.
- Create and maintain communication materials, including reports, presentations, and social media content.
- Coordinate with the global communications team to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
- Provide support to the regional team in crisis communications and media relations.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the communications landscape.
- Develop and deliver training and resources to build the communications capacity of the movement in Africa.
- Collaborate with the regional team to plan and execute events, campaigns, and other initiatives.
- Manage the regional communications budget, including tracking expenses and ensuring financial accountability.
- Work with the regional team to develop and implement a communications plan for the region.
- Provide support to the regional team in developing and implementing a communications strategy.
- Collaborate with the regional team to develop and implement a communications plan for the region.
- Work with the regional team to develop and implement a communications strategy for the region.
- Provide support to the regional team in developing and implementing a communications plan for the region.
- Collaborate with the regional team to develop and implement a communications strategy for the region.
- Work with the regional team to develop and implement a communications plan for the region.
- Provide support to the regional team in developing and implementing a communications strategy for the region.
- Collaborate with the regional team to develop and implement a communications plan for the region.
- Work with the regional team to develop and implement a communications strategy for the region.
- Provide support to the regional team in developing and implementing a communications plan for the region.
- Collaborate with the regional team to develop and implement a communications strategy for the region.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Fluency in French, Arabic, or another language spoken in Africa.
- Experience working in Africa or with African communities.
- Experience with the movement's projects and initiatives in Africa.
- Experience with the movement's communications tools and platforms.
- Experience with the movement's communications policies and guidelines.
- Experience with the movement's communications team and stakeholders.
- Experience with the movement's communications events, campaigns, and initiatives.
- Experience with the movement's communications budget management and tracking.
- Experience with the movement's communications strategy development and implementation.
- Experience with the movement's communications planning and execution.
- Experience with the movement's communications metrics and analysis.
- Experience with the movement's communications materials development and maintenance.
- Experience with the movement's communications coordination and collaboration.
- Experience with the movement's communications research and analysis.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Remote work with occasional travel to Africa
Team
Part of the global communications team, working closely with the Africa regional team
About the Team
- The global communications team works to advance the movement's mission and goals through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
- The Africa regional team is responsible for implementing the movement's projects and initiatives in Africa, with a focus on building and strengthening the movement in the region.
- The communications team works closely with the Africa regional team to support their communications needs and ensure consistent messaging and branding.
About the Movement
- The movement is a global community of volunteers, partners, and staff working to create and share free knowledge.
- The movement's mission is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.
- The movement's values include collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity, and a commitment to open knowledge and free access to information.
Application Process
- Submit a cover letter and resume through the online application portal.
- Include examples of your communications work, such as writing samples, social media content, or other relevant materials.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
- The position is open until filled, and the start date is flexible.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.
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