Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 24 Jan 2018
OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Communications Officer
Research and Policy in Development (RAPID)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,015 – £33,419 pa
Location: London
Ref: RAPID/02/18
The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.
About us
ODI (www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.
The Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) programme at ODI works to improve the integration and use of research-based evidence and local knowledge by policy-makers and practitioners for development impact. We work with researchers, think tanks, civil society organisations, developing country governments and donors.
We are looking for a Communications Officer who will enhance the impact of RAPID’s research on development policy and practice. The Communications Officer will work closely with RAPID colleagues, to produce a range of high quality and innovative programme and project outputs – digital, print and multimedia; coordinate events; and implement the programme’s external and internal communications strategy. There is also scope to provide advice on communications to partners and other organisations in country and remotely, if required.
Other key responsibilities include:
Supporting development and implementation of the RAPID communications strategy to expand our global reach and influence
Managing and developing RAPID’s output production and dissemination processes
Arranging policy engagement events
Coordinating RAPID’s digital communications, including digital platforms and social media
Monitoring outputs, messages and potential impact
About you
- Educated to degree level, preferably in the communications field
· Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills, and the ability to summarise research information in clear, web-friendly, non-specialist language
Experience in publication management
Digital communications skills and experience, including: content creation; website management; email marketing; strategic use of social media; multimedia; and SEO
Experience of events organisation, including selecting panellists, preparing briefing and marketing and promotion
A good grasp of design principles
Excellent IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to work collegially with researchers, helping to shape research communications for target audience
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Self-starter ability to generate plans and ideas and carry them through to completion
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Experience of managing relationships with external agencies and freelancers
Ability to quickly pick up new software and tools; willingness to learn new skills.
Closing date: 24 January 2018
Interview dates: 1 & 2 February 2018
ODI can only sponsor (research/senior) positions requiring a PhD, or where there is a shortage of applications. For this role, it is our anticipation that we will get sufficient applicants from the resident work force and we are obliged to give priority to those who do not need sponsorship when offering a job.
ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248
How to apply:
For more information, please download an application pack from our website at [www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs)**). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.