Context of the position
Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protection of the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.
Within the Eastern and Southern Africa region, SOS CV International is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and has member associations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia/Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Angola and Madagascar.
Job Summary
The Brand and Communications Advisor drives the regional brand strengthening process to enable one consistent brand based on the overall mission of SOS Children’s Villages. He/she facilitates and supports the implementation of the global brand frame and makes sure sufficient room is provided for local and regional adaptations. He/she is also responsible for gathering and producing internal and external communications messages and material throughout the region and in line with the global directions. He/She will work closely with the advocacy and fund development team to develop and send out necessary communications. Is responsible for developing and disseminating all profiling communications materials in the region. In coordination with relevant staff members in the organization lead, develop and disseminate internal and external communications regarding crisis, disaster and emergencies in the region. He/she is part of both the HROD and Communications & Brand networks and as such, contributes fully to the global teams and ensures that the regional perspective is understood and represented.
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