Description

Support Communication Officer, Communication and Advocacy Dep/Fundraising CAD/FND/HQ

Duty Station: Prague

Position Summary

Support Communication Officer for CAD/FND is responsible for delivering the content from CAD to FND and mediation of general cooperation and communication between both departments when it comes to campaigns, events and other fundraising communication. She/ he develop audiovisual products including videos, articles or social media posts. She/ he ensures that all the communication outputs will appear on PIN communication channel in professional and innovative way and authors will receive proper feedback. She/he also supports the communication of topics connected with PIN work (e.g. international days/events, anniversaries), including the development of communication/fundraising campaigns and looks for innovative ways of promotion. She/he supports social media campaigns of PIN. The Support Communication Officer is part of Communication and Advocacy team as well as Fundraising team and closely cooperates with its members.

Reporting Relations & Interdependencies with Other Functions

The Support Communication Officer reports to the Head of CAD & FND her/his line manager. She/he closely cooperates with other members of CAD & FND, Communication Officers / Country Programmes staff and other departments such as IFU. She/he closely cooperates with other PIN departments such as Media department, IT, Finance etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Main responsibilities

• To support Fundraising communication campaigns like “Skutecný dárek” (Real gift), SOS campaigns or Club of Friends (Klub prátel)
• Donors mailing support (content check)
• Cooperation on the arranging debates between RDD and FND staff
• Creating communication content for private donors
• Reporting CAD communication outputs for FND
• Attending regular FND / CAD meetings on cross-cutting issues
• To manage editing/translation/proofreading and ensure the quality of articles and prepare subtitles/captions for videos prepared by country programmes.
• To follow new trends in communication of development/humanitarian topics. Contributes to PINovations in communication.
• Help with postproduction of communication and visibility products.
• CAD communication outputs reporting to FND
• To find international days/topics relevant for PIN and come up with ideas how to promote it in connection with activities PIN is doing in the field. To maintain the calendar with days, anniversaries and preparing the schedule for preparations of the communication/fundraising campaigns.
• To organize events, exhibitions, debates etc. of CAD/FND.

Management and planning

• Supports coordination of CP communication activities in the Czech Republic and Europe (anniversaries, events, workshops);
• Is responsible for reporting and planning to the line managers;

Representation & External Relations

• Is formally as well as informally networking and developing partnerships with all relevant stakeholders (government, media, universities, private sector, NGO sector) in the Czech Republic and Europe;
• Formally represents PIN at relevant meetings, events and seminars.

Requirements

• High communication skills (mainly in writing)
• Ability to write clear and engaging text in Czech and English
• Excellent written Czech, ability to write without grammatical errors
• Ability to translate text from English to Czech and vice versa and positive approach to translating
• Ability to edit videos and work with subtitles is an advantage
• Ability to film and take videos is an advantage
• Able to work independently as well as in the team
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Interest in humanitarian and development issues and the regions where People In Need operate
• Fluent in English and Czech
• Strong focus on getting things done
• Be precise, reliable and consistent

What we can offer?

• Work experience in the largest non-profit organization in Central Europe;
• support from senior colleagues
• diverse and creative work with an international focus that won't get boring;
• starting salary 36 000 – 39 000 CZK per month;
• 25 days of paid holidays, sick days, self-study leave;
• opportunity to occasionally work from home;
• language courses and other broad training opportunities focused on both technical knowledge and soft skills (comprehensive induction training, internal e-learning courses, PIN Training Hub)
• laptop and mobile phone also for personal use;
• Multisport card
• nursery on the ground floor of the offices;
• work in a city centre office with excellent accessibility;
• a working culture based on openness and informal relationships;
• opportunity to participate in interesting events organised by People in Need (e.g. One World Festival);
• Dog-Friendly Office

How to apply:

Are you interested in this position? Great. Send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form.

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves.

People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Apply at: https://apply.workable.com/people-in-need-2/j/B89D5D97AF/apply/