Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 04 Jul 2016
OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Senior Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32, 926 - £39, 306 per annum
Location: London
Ref: HPG/06/16
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 Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is one of the world's leading teams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian issues. It is dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice through a combination of high-quality analysis, dialogue and debate.
We are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to lead the development of a strategic communications approach which will contribute to the continued effectiveness, profile and reputation of HPG, and bring in new stakeholders from across the humanitarian sector and beyond.
This position requires a communications professional with an outstanding track record in similar roles. They will have an overview of all aspects of communications, including new and emerging communications methods and tools.
Key responsibilities will include:
enhance the influence and impact of HPG’s research and advisory work, covering humanitarian policy and practice
ensure the effective delivery and promotion of communications products, including events, publications, articles, media and multimedia
support team members to maximise their impact of their communications and work
expand HPG’s global reach to existing and new target global audiences.
The successful candidate will have:
Education to at least degree level.
Substantial practical experience in a comparable communications post.
Track record in delivering influential communications campaigns, especially on international development or humanitarian issues.
Ability to draw up ambitious but realistic communications plans, aimed at achieving high-impact with the appropriate audiences.
Extensive professional contacts, especially within the media and international development networks.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Ability to work collegially with research colleagues and to shape research content to reach wider audiences.
Interest in/experience of international development issues.
Experience of working with international networks.
Practical communications skills and good knowledge of communications through web-based and social media tools.
Excellent IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail.
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.
Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Closing date: 4 July 2016
For more information, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 8234 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.**
ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248
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