GEN
International
International
Job description
GEN
currently seeks a highly motivated person to take on the responsibility of
Communications and Media Director. As part of the core management team of a
fast growing global organization, this position requires anexperienced, well
structured individual with a flexi
currently seeks a highly motivated person to take on the responsibility of
Communications and Media Director. As part of the core management team of a
fast growing global organization, this position requires anexperienced, well
structured individual with a flexi
ble mind and a passion for communication.
Work
Location:
Flexible
Location:
Flexible
Reports
to:
GEN International Chief Operations Officer
to:
GEN International Chief Operations Officer
40
hours per month
hours per month
Starting
Date:
November 1st, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
Date:
November 1st, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
•
Help GEN develop a high profile presence “above the radar”
Help GEN develop a high profile presence “above the radar”
•
Play a lead role in developing the GEN Communication Strategy in accordance
with overall GEN Strategy and targets
Play a lead role in developing the GEN Communication Strategy in accordance
with overall GEN Strategy and targets
•
Oversee the creation and placement of media content in accordance with the GEN
Communication Strategy
Oversee the creation and placement of media content in accordance with the GEN
Communication Strategy
•
Ensure a steady and inspiring stream of communication from GEN on social media
and websites
Ensure a steady and inspiring stream of communication from GEN on social media
and websites
•
Ensure the GEN YouTube Channel becomes a hub of inspiration for sustainable
living
Ensure the GEN YouTube Channel becomes a hub of inspiration for sustainable
living
•
Work closely with GEN Designer to implement GEN Corporate Identity
Work closely with GEN Designer to implement GEN Corporate Identity
•
Work closely with GEN Newsletter editor on creation of content
Work closely with GEN Newsletter editor on creation of content
•
Ensure the GEN Communication Strategy and GEN Corporate Identity are
implemented throughout all GEN Working Groups
Ensure the GEN Communication Strategy and GEN Corporate Identity are
implemented throughout all GEN Working Groups
•
Responsible for creating and implementing the GEN Communication Emergency Plan
Responsible for creating and implementing the GEN Communication Emergency Plan
Education
and/or Work Experience Requirements:
and/or Work Experience Requirements:
•
At least 5 years’ work experience in the area of public relations,
communication and / or brand development
At least 5 years’ work experience in the area of public relations,
communication and / or brand development
•
Experience of multi-platform social media and latest trends in online and
offline communication
Experience of multi-platform social media and latest trends in online and
offline communication
Core
Competencies:
Competencies:
•
Understanding of, and agreement with, the vision and core values of GEN
Understanding of, and agreement with, the vision and core values of GEN
•
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including the
ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external partners,
funders, supporters e.g. Friends of GEN, governments and agencies. Additional
language competences are a highly appreciated bonus.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including the
ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external partners,
funders, supporters e.g. Friends of GEN, governments and agencies. Additional
language competences are a highly appreciated bonus.
•
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
and communication tools like Google drive, Webex, etc.)
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
and communication tools like Google drive, Webex, etc.)
•
Ability to work in an environment of emergence and complexity
Ability to work in an environment of emergence and complexity
•
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive
and inclusive attitude
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive
and inclusive attitude
•
Ability to work independently
Ability to work independently
•
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
Salary: £500 per month,
£6,000 per year
£6,000 per year
How to apply
Please
send applications before October 15th, 2015 to: mena.vieira@ecovillage.org
send applications before October 15th, 2015 to: mena.vieira@ecovillage.org
Please
include the following documents:
include the following documents:
•
A letter outlining what motivates you to apply
A letter outlining what motivates you to apply
•
Photograph
Photograph
•
CV and Bio
CV and Bio
•
2-3 references
2-3 references
