Communications Officer, Strategy Review

Job Description

Employment: Part Time Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2021Hours: Part time, 3 days a weekFlexible working arrangements between office and homeSightsavers is seeking a creative, committed and experienced Communications Officer to help raise the profile and awareness of the Strategy Refresh process. This is an exciting time to join Sightsavers and this position will play a key role in keeping teams across the organisation and external partners up to date with the evolution of the strategy refresh, responding to requests as well as proactively sharing new information, as the work evolves.Working closely with colleagues from across Sightsavers, including collaborating with other communication teams and colleagues, you will design and deliver an effective and engaging communication plan for the strategy refresh.As Communications Officer you will utilise your creative skills to create engaging content and strategic communication materials for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and support the development of strategic communication materials.You will be passionate about creating content and telling stories across multiple channels, with experience and understanding of communications, design and content. You will be able to write clear and engaging content for a range of channels and audiences and will demonstrate the ability to think creatively and present complex information in an engaging way.Other responsibilities include:Acting as first point of contact for all strategy refresh communication requirements and requestsIdentifying and evaluating communications tacticsDeveloping content for presentations, reports, information briefs, newsletters, websites, blogs, case studies, videos, social media or other digital/printed assetsThis is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete for further details.Closing Date: 21 June 2020Interviews: Expected to take place the week commencing 6 July and you may be asked to provide examples of your work. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, for the safety and peace of mind of potential candidates and of Sightsavers staff, all interviews will be held remotely.As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.How to applyPlease apply online with your updated CV.Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Salary: AED 127,615 to 147,615 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. Additional benefits: + Benefits and fixed allowances REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Experienced in overseeing the design and development of creative communication materials (on and offline)A degree in a relevant field (for example Communications), or equivalent experienceThe ability to support teams and clients to develop strategic communications plans and tacticsAbility to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholder requirementsIdeally, you will have experience of working in a communications role for NGOs, INGOs or charities, although this is not essentialSome knowledge of global health, International Development and organizational strategy would be beneficialDue to ongoing travel restrictions we are able to consider candidates who are currently based within the UAE.

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Sightsavers is an international organisation which works with partners to prevent avoidable blindness and empower people with disabilities in some of the worlds poorest places.