World Vision Recruitment 2019 for Communications Manager

World Vision Recruitment 2019 for Communications Manager

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Applicants for the World Vision Recruitment 2019. Interested applicant(s) ought to follow the details and procedures on this page to secure this opportunity.

World Vision Recruitment 2019

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (GRADE 16)-1 POSITION

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Purpose of this position is to provide leadership and support to the Communications team to ensure a fully functional, well-focused and high-value performing function for quality service delivery, contributing to child well – being. At the same time, the position is central in Communicating World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrating a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage the production and provision of high quality information resources and materials for donor and public engagement.
• To ensure engagement of local and international media on WVM developmental programs to guarantee promotion and protection of its public image and ministry.
• To manage the dissemination of internal and strategic information within National Office and the WV Partnership.
• To manage communication’s emergency response and position WVM as a responsive relief agency.
• To develop and implement a communications strategy for effective structuring, staffing and performance management.
• To develop and implement marketing initiatives designed to increase the organization’s capacities to engage corporate donors and generate resources for its ministry priorities.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism
• 3 years of experience in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing field
• Should have experience working at senior management level (is preferred).

Required Competencies and Attributes:

• Ability to lead and manage a team of communications professionals and facilitate their professional development
• An energetic, analytical and self-starting approach to projects that involve significant responsibility
• Ability to think and plan strategically to meet multiple deadlines
• Must possess high level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Strong understanding of communications requirements of the WV partnership
• Possess excellent public relations skills necessary in dealing with the media, donors and other stakeholders
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet and WVI databases
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and lead in daily devotions and attend Chapel
• Perform other duties as required.

All interested applicants should send a cover letter with a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees to: [email protected] not later than 5th April 2019. Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.