SOS MEDITERRANEE recruits 01 English Communication Manager
SOS MEDITERRANEE is a civil European rescue association founded in 2015 to face the humanitarian tragedy and the lack of adequate state rescue capacity in the Mediterranean on the deadliest maritime migratory route in the world since 2014. Created by a group of European citizens, our maritime and humanitarian organisation has three missions:
- To rescue people in distress at sea
- To protect and assist survivors on board our ship
- To bear witness and raise awareness about the tragedy unfolding in the central Mediterranean.
Today, SOS MEDITERRANEE is a network composed of four European entities (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland) sharing the objective to support our rescue operations at sea. Search and Rescue (SAR) operations have been carried out since February 2016 in the Central Mediterranean off the Libyan coasts with the chartered ships Aquarius and Ocean Viking. To date, over 37.000 people have been rescued by SOS MEDITERRANEE.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SOS MEDITERRANEE is recruiting an “English communication manager” to support its international development with communication and fundraising activities.
The position will be managed by the international development director. The professional will collaborate with SOS MEDITERRANEE communication managers and directors of the different countries of operation.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The person will:
- assess the existing English content and develop a strategy
- define priorities for content production and dissemination
- coordinate the production in English of narratives and tools in different formats -print, leaflet, flyer, videos…
- manage existing digital communication tools
- monitor and benchmark best practices in English communication
Strategy
In link with the communications team of the network and operations, the English communication manager will develop an English communication strategy to address key priorities for SOS MEDITERRANEE.
Content production
In link with SOS MEDITERRANEE teams and according to priorities defined for international development: he/she will produce, translate, and edit news to create English communication content: written, print, and audio-visual, online… The person will also update and edit English communication contents.
Digital communication
The person will be responsible of the new English website management, editorial strategy and updates. She/he wil support social media communication in English and update – support other digital contents.
International media relations
The person will monitor media clipping about SOS MEDITERRANEE in international (English) media. On top, in connection with the operations communications team and the international development director, he/she will identify priorities for media contacts and engagement to support SOS MEDITERRANEE’s search and rescue mission.
Reporting
The person will report on international English communication activities and impact.
Internal communication
The person will participate in weekly ISCC international communications coordination meeting. She/he will assess the needs of internal communications tools in English for the network and will share news on the development of reach in English with internal audiences.
Budget
Along with the International development director, the person will define and manage the budget for English communications.
Expériences / Formation
Essential requirements
- 5 years of relevant professional experience in communication and/or journalism
- Experience in navigating complex organisations
- Master’s degree in communication, political science or international relations
- English native speaker and a 2nd language of the network French, German, Italian or Arab would be an asset
- Excellent writing skills
- Polyvalent, reactive, autonomous, rigorous and creative
- Experience in media management
- Experience in using WordPress or other CMS
- Ability to use Adobe suite and video editing
- Knowledge of using MS Windows suite
- Knowledge of using social media
- Strong project management skills
- Committed to the vision, mission, and values of SOS MEDITERRANEE.
Interpersonal Competencies
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to cope with stress and a fast-changing environment.
- Teamwork, flexibility and adaptability.
- Empathetic and reactive
Salaire
- Contract: open-ended
- Regular availability
- Annual gross salary: according to SOS MEDITERRANEE’s salary grid and professional experience.
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How to apply?
Please send your application (CV and cover letter) in English via email to recrutementsosmedfr@sosmediterranee.org and indicate “English communication manager” as the subject of the email. You can also add in your application links to contents that you have produced (not more than two). Kindly note that no information will be given by phone.
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