- PURPOSE OF POSITION
Provide strong leadership and set strategic communications and marketing goals and processes in alignment with core ministry functions, national goals and with our global strategy – Our Promise. in the production of key communications resources for donor and public engagement that position the ministry of WV Burundi with in-country and international media. Lead external communications on a range of humanitarian and justice issues; direct communications in potential emergency and PR crisis situations; and manage internal communications processes to advance the strategic goals of WV Burundi in alignment with global marketing and communications strategic objectives of achieving high-quality and sustainable funding, ignite content, ignite global voices, and ignite staff.
| % of time | Activity | End Results |
| 25 | a) Develop and implement a national communications business plan that aligns with the Ignite communications framework and contributes to the WVB strategy; and b) Internal and external communication is strengthened and KPIs developed and delivered on. c) Execute and ensure strong monitoring and evaluation of the plan, including ensuring deliverables that are continuously improved. |
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| 10 | Produce internal/external communications to ensure that key communication messages and marketing products of WVB are skillfully developed | New marketing products are developed and refined to continuously engage and gain support from private individuals and corporates, contributing to growth of local funding streams |
| 10 | Plan and manage communications in response to both slow- and rapid-onset emergency disaster/relief situations – ensuring that the WV Partnership is provided with quality stories, photos and media interviews from the field. | High-quality, child-focused content/multi-media packages to meet World Vision’s priority audience needs, including partnering on advocacy, external engagement, grant acquisition and other resource development activities are delivered and shared |
| 5 | Ensures strategic communications guidance to national director and senior leadership team on business needs in order to build reputation and trust. Provide advice, guidance and support to the National Director as a communications and organizational leader. Ensure senior and cross-functional teams have broad understanding of how communications integrates with and strengthens organizational strategy, programming, operations, resource acquisition, and support functions. | Country/Program Director positioned for important media opportunities and interviews that promote and protect the public image and ministry of WV Burundi while raising public awareness on key issues of poverty and justice. Media spokespersons within WV Burundi from the Cluster-level to senior leadership are equipped and trained for responding to media inquiries and achieving positive coverage of our work |
| 10 | Produce consistently and timely feature stories and photos for Sharing with World Vision Partnership-wide website | High-performing storytelling, innovative and of quality content is widely-shared to elevates child voice. |
| 10 | Work with print and broadcast mediato generate proactive and positive news coverage for important media opportunities and interviews that promote and protect the public image and ministry of WVB | Media are engaged and visibility for the ministry work ensured |
| 10 | Collaborate with the Quality Assurance & Integrated Programs Department to define key issues, messaging, and communication channels for public advocacy initiatives. |
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| 5 | Internal communication
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| 10 | Reputation Risk & Influence Management
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| 5 | ResdsdRe Represent the Country/Program Director in NGO and other forums to maintain good relationships and enhance partnerships with all stakeholders | Network with partners is strengthened |
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| Model Self-Management I pay attention to my own well-being and resilience. I remain focused and resourceful through complexity, ambiguity and disruption, and I lead the way for others to do the same. I create an environment where staff members are safe, resilient, and have trusting, authentic relationships. |
| Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others I practice wise stewardship of those whom I influence and lead. I seek to grow and multiply the impact of individuals, groups and networks. Through timely truth telling with love, I nurture a supportive environment where we can meet challenges and be at our best |
| Run an Effective and Agile Organization I lead by example in focusing on and achieving the things that matter most. I create unity and trust by doing my part and holding others accountable, so that we can be relied upon to deliver results in an agile and responsive way. |
| Develop the Organization for the Future I consistently look outward, and I learn and respond with creativity and innovation to transform the organization for the future. I create an environment where others are empowered to discover new and better ways of doing things. |
- NOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor degree in communication, journalism or related field with minimum 5 years’experience in communications role
- Excellent communication skills in English, French and Kirundi (written and verbal).
- Excellent writing skills, with photographic and/or video skills;
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, the media, the Government, donors and other partners
- Ability to generate and maintain effective networks with the media other partners
- Demonstrated ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines.
- An energetic, analytical and self-starting approach to projects that involve significant responsibility.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Able to travel and work in the field as an essential function of the position.
- High level of confidence and confidentiality
- Be solution oriented and deliver results on time
- General experience in project management, with specific experience in the production of diverse and creative communications projects including publications, multi-media, websites/pages, photo and video reports
- Work Environment:
- Frequent travel to field/National office and sometimes outside
- How to applyIn case you face challenges applying through the online system, please call HR department for support. The closing date for submission of applications (Updated and signed CV, motivation letter, certificates of service, and Certified Degrees) is November 04, 2021. No late applications will be accepted.
- Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-burundi. If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process. All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
- Important Note
- World Vision Burundi does neither use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews or medical checks.
- As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
- Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
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