United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Communications Officer

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Communications Officer

Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action

Contract: Fixed Term to 31 October 2016

Salary: £27,601 – £32,925 per annum

Location: London

Ref: ALNAP/01/16

The UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

Founded over 50 years ago, ODI is the UK’s leading international development think tank, influencing and shaping policy on the major global challenges of our time. Our views are informed by innovative research, a global outlook and first-hand knowledge and experience from developing countries and emerging economies.

Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP) is a system-wide network organisation dedicated to improving the accountability and performance of humanitarian action by strengthening the humanitarian evidence base through sharing lessons, identifying key issues and, where appropriate, providing leadership to find collective approaches and solutions.

ODI is seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic Communications Officer to join ALNAP and contribute to enhancing the impact of ALNAP’s research on humanitarian policy and practice and also encourage communication within the ALNAP network. The successful candidates will oversee ALNAP’s knowledge management function and develop ALNAP and ODI’s reputation and image through efficient and effective external and internal communication.

About you

The successful candidates will have:

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  Educated to degree level, preferably in the communications field.

  
  


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  Strong writing skills and the ability to summarise research information in clear, non-specialist language

  
  


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  Good proof reading and editing skills

  
  


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  Good knowledge of communications through web based and social media tools

  
  


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  Demonstrated practical experience in a communications post

  
  


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  Management of publications processes from coordination of final draft to layout of publication for print.

  
  


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  Management of an organisation’s social media profile / use of social media

  
  


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  Ability to identify and engage with key contacts in media, government, southern partners and other agencies.

  
  


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  Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills

  
  


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  Web Publication experience (preferably html or Content Management skills) and an understanding of DTP.

  
  


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  Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.

  
  

Closing date: 8 May 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 0351 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk

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