Accountabilities and Main work Activities
Working with the Denmark National Office Senior Communications Advisor, develop and implement the PlayMatters regional and in-country strategy and communication implementation plan, ensuring Plan International internal communication policies and protocols are appropriately reflected.
Act as a focal point for communications with PlayMatters consortium partners and provide consortium leadership in ensuring all actors are aligned with and effectively implementing communications deliverables and branding expectations.
Work with Regional Communications Partnership team to collect and develop communications materials (e.g. media stories, photographs, video footage for external news outlets and social media) to raising project visibility via earned media and across Plan International digital channels.
Lead the creation of communication materials, content, and products in communication with the Lego Play Matters Regional Communication Advisor(e.g. fact sheets, case studies, PowerPoints, graphics, social media content, and newsletters) aimed at raising awareness about the project with key stakeholders.
Develop and maintain project information, communication and branding policies and protocols in consultation with relevant focal points.
Respond to internal information requests from staff in Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia Country Offices as well as Plan international offices in consultation with respective program staff/supervisor.
Work with Consortium team members to prepare briefing packs for donor and other visitors to PlayMatters field activities.
Track, research and analyze information on key areas of interest as per the programmatic requirements or assignments from Lego Project Lead, Plan Deputy Country Director as well as Lego PlayMatters Regional Communication advisor. Project Director.
Advise the PlayMatters Senior Management Team on innovative means and ways of communicating internally as they respond to communication challenges, announcements etc.
Support research and writing of briefing materials and advocacy papers in coordination with the Sr. Technical Advisory and Policy & Advocacy Advisor
Ensure PlayMatters work is positively reflected amongst wider public by capitalizing on the regional and in-country organized public & programmatic events (e.g. ceremonies, commemorations etc.) as needed and appropriate.
Supervising the Regional Visual Content Producer who will lead in the technical development of communications and program materials through graphic design and audio-visual production.
Working closely with the LEGO PlayMatters communication and advocacy coordinators in Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania to prepare communication and advocacy materials.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications/ experience essential:
At least 7 years of relevant communications experience with 4 years’ work experience with any INGO in a similar role
Experience in collecting and developing content from the field, producing compelling communications materials and working with media
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment with international and national colleagues and partners.
Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure, dealing with competing priorities, in a fast-paced team environment.
Detail-oriented and good multi-tasking abilities to meet multiple deadlines
Strong understanding of humanitarian crises and contexts in eastern Africa is a plus
Strong team player
Excellent graphic design skills, including ability to distil large amounts of information into aesthetically pleasing, donor-compliant and engaging materials for a wide audience.
Languages required:
Fluency and strong writing skills in English is required