Le poste d’agent des communications et des médias soutiendra l’élaboration et la coordination des stratégies et activités de Plan International Sénégal dans le domaine de la communication et des médias.

Ce rôle consiste notamment à collaborer avec les institutions gouvernementales, locales, internationales et régionales et les organisations multilatérales pour renforcer et protéger les filles, les garçons, les femmes, les hommes, les familles et les communautés. Le poste travaillera également conjointement avec l’équipe du programme sur le plaidoyer en relation avec la zone d’intervention de Plan International Sénégal (santé, moyens de subsistance, éducation, protection et genre).

Ce poste développe et met en œuvre les stratégies de Plan International en matière de plaidoyer, de communication et de relations publiques.

Dimensions du rôle

Sous la supervision du spécialiste en communication et relations publiques, le responsable des communications et des médias coordonnera et mettra en œuvre les projets et activités liés aux stratégies de communication et relations publiques et contribuera à ce que Plan International Sénégal devienne une voix reconnue pour le leadership des filles et la protection des enfants au Sénégal. Cela se fait par:

Mise en œuvre de la stratégie de communication de Plan International

Soutenir le renforcement de la marque, de la réputation et des relations avec les médias de Plan International

S’assurer que tous les éléments de communication des projets sont en cours de mise en œuvre

Soutenir techniquement et renforcer les capacités de l’équipe de pays pour établir une fonction de communication externe et interne solide

Les responsabilités

L’image institutionnelle de Plan International Sénégal est élevée aux normes mondiales et à la qualité requises

Mention régulière et positive de Plan International Sénégal dans les médias nationaux pour décrire de manière positive son impact sur la vie des filles et des enfants et de leurs communautés

Soutien à la production de reportages réguliers sur l’actualité et les points de vue afin de raconter l’histoire de Plan International Sénégal à un public interne et externe

Compiler des rapports de surveillance des médias de tout le pays et analyser les résultats.

Identifier et préparer les interviewés pour les médias.

Soutenir les campagnes de plaidoyer au niveau régional avec un travail efficace des médias

Soutenir les communications en cas de catastrophe

Fournir des conseils stratégiques aux bureaux de pays utilisant les médias comme stratégie de programme de développement

Faire preuve d’initiative proactive sur les idées pour souligner le travail de Plan dans les médias et le secteur du développement.

Tenir à jour des listes de médias dans le pays et établir des relations avec eux

Fourniture d’un service client lié aux médias aux publics interne et externe de Plan

Respecter les politiques de Media et autres politiques avec un mandat sur les activités de communication

Soutenez les campagnes de l’organisation, assurez la contribution des médias, soutenez et prenez des initiatives pour atteindre les objectifs de la campagne dans le pays.

Le genre et la protection de l’enfance sont intégrés

Veiller à ce que les activités de communication et de relations publiques soient conformes aux normes de Plan International en matière de protection de l’enfant et de journalisme éthique

Assurer la prise en compte de la problématique hommes-femmes dans les activités de communication et de relations publiques et veiller à ce que le personnel reste sensible aux questions de genre auprès du personnel afin d’éviter toute discrimination

Respectez à tout moment la politique de protection de l’enfance de Plan pour protéger et protéger les enfants de toutes les formes de maltraitance.

Produces campaign reports and media type productions and promote girls through case studies and assist NOs in productions about girls.

Ensure all media partners and visitors we are working with are briefed and abide by the child protection policy of Plan International Senegal

Programme Development and Integration

Provide support for the production of high standards organizational communications outputs, including Plan International Senegal’s materials for internal communications platform; publications (newsletters, annual report, etc.) and marketing materials; website and social media management.

Support the production of Plan International Senegal’s corporate program, projects and sponsorship reports/documents to meet the required standards

Provide support for organizing special events for donor engagement, government relationship building and media relations.

Support program and advocacy initiatives of Plan International Senegal with technical coordination and advice to their communication plans to meet the required standards

Representation

When relevant, represent Plan International Senegal at conferences, seminars and other events.

Contribute to the development of Plan International Senegal’s partnerships in relevant fields of expertise and influence including strong and innovative relations with media.

Good relationship and networking with media partners for effective collaborations to meet the organisation’s objectives

Develop and coordinate relationships with national media, journalist networks as well as NGOs and government authorities in the area of communication to ensure Plan International Senegal’s communications reach the right audience

Facilitate media including international visits at country level to ensure the objectives of such visits are well met

Organizational and People Management

Manage external consultants and interns as appropriate

Set up and ensure that data bank and resource centre have updated information for storytelling and provide information for internal and external audiences.

Proper documentation of Plan International Senegal information is available at all times

Build unity in-house through information sharing and participation

Child and youth safeguarding policy

• Follow the implementation of standard 8 on child and youth safeguarding related to Publicity, media and communications toward children

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

High level of contact with:

• High contact with technical staff including grant, sponsorship and project managers to support effective timely and quality communications and PR activities

• High contact with other staff from the program unit and country offices to offer support for understanding, informing, influencing or reasoning on administrative related activities

• High contact with media partners to ensure Plan International Senegal communications and PR activities meet the required standards of the organization

Low level of contact

Low contact with all country and regional office communications staff

Government, local, international, regional institutions, and multilateral organizations to support and promote Plan International’s advocacy, gender and communications work

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

University degree in journalism, Mass Communications and Public Relations, in development studies, political science or a related field

At least, three (3) years of relevant professional experience including implementation of communication strategies, and communications and marketing products

Strong experience in writing in French and good experience in writing in English

Experience of developing and implementing communication strategies that bring about significant policy and/or practice change

Proven experience of working in partnership with other NGOs and NGO networks

Good knowledge of the communication and medias relations profession

An understanding of child protection, gender, human rights and development programs (livelihood, health, education etc.) youth and child participation, and community development issues and processes is desirable

Knowledge of modern communication platforms, understanding of news values and demonstrable success in generating media interest and coverage

Good level communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing

Excellent writing, editing and reviewing skills both in English and in French

Promotes innovation and learning

Communicates clearly, effectively and enthusiastically

Creativity and innovation

Ability to understand different cultural contexts and marketing / PR realities related development issues would be an advantage.

Strong team building and motivational skills

Desirable

Proven ability to undertake planning, programme development and evaluation

An excellent understanding of the dynamics of national civil society organisation (CSO), Government, international, regional and multilateral institutions

Able “to put in practice” concepts and strategic thinking

Proven capacity of undertake graphic design, Able to Edit video, photo and audiovisual material

Experience of using graphics and crea software

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

1. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential

2. We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace

3. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

Physical Environment

This position entails 30% travelling to the field to support communities, staff and partners in the Program Units.

Level of contact with children

High level: Frequent interaction with children

How to apply

To apply, click on the link and send by 27th August 2019 your application with:

•A comprehensive cover letter

•A comprehensive and clear CV that includes the contact of two of your referees, one of whom should be your current employer.

Les candidats internes doivent informer leur supérieur hiérarchique de leur intérêt pour ce poste avant de postuler.

Les candidates sont fortement encouragées à postuler

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