Communications Manager
PRINCIPAL ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to raise the organisation’s profile, build our authoritative voice on girls and local child safeguarding issues and communicate our work impacts among the donors and the public. She/He also leads the subordinates to carry out numerous corporate and marketing communications functions to achieve the communications and fundraising goals of the organisation.
PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement corporate communications to raise the organisation’s profile and build our authoritative voice on girls and child safeguarding issues through different channels.
- Manage and produce corporate publications and collaterals including but not limited to producing bi-annual newsletters, e-News and annual review.
- Issue press releases, prepare Q&As, coordinate media interviews for the spokesperson/ the ambassadors etc., to share the girls and local child safeguarding issues and our work with the public.
- Ensure the organsiation’s corporate and marketing communications materials are in line with the global branding guidelines and work with the vendor to carry out the bi-annual branding survey for gaining insights on shaping the communications strategies.
- Manage the organisation’s website and social media platforms for building corporate image, supporting fundraising appeals as well as communicating girls and local child safeguarding issue and our work impacts.
- Work with the fundraising teams to develop marketing communications materials and provide copywriting support.
- Render support to local programme communications work.
- Responsible for issue management and assist in handling crisis in a timely manner.
- Occasional travel to the field to collect communications and fundraising resources.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Level of education
- University Degree in Communications, Translations, Journalism or related disciplines
Knowledge / Job Specific Competencies
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in communications and copywriting with at least 3 years supervisory skills; experience in working with NGO is preferred
- Have good knowledge in producing corporate and marketing communications materials in right style and tone that appeal to the target audiences
- Excellent Chinese and English written skill
- Knowledge in website content development and producing suitable contents for each social media platform
- Knowledge in printing, digital communications and video production
- Proficient in MS Office applications, knowledge of graphic software an advantage
Personal Qualities
- A meticulous approach to work and an eye for details
- Demonstrate creativity
- A team player able to work independently
- Highly motivated and proactive, demonstrate a can-do attitude
- Proficient in MS Office applications, knowledge of graphic software
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Plan International is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS:
Please provide the availability, current and expected salary information in your application to HR Department via [email protected]
Prospective candidates are requested to undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check and reference check.
Plan International is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.
