CARE International in the Caucasus serves disempowered people so they can overcome poverty with dignity. CARE models the principles of transparency, accountability, participation, equity and continuous learning.

Job Title: Strategic Communications Officer (SCO)
Department: Marketing, Communications and Resource Development (MCRD)
Duty Station: is based in CARE Tbilisi Office. Periodic travel may be required.

CARE International in the Caucasus is seeking a Strategic Communications Officer to support the development of a coherent profile for CARE in the Caucasus and the execution of the organization's internal and external communications plan.

The SCO is responsible for 1) increasing awareness and promoting CARE Caucasus's image among various stakeholders 2) developing, implementing and monitoring CARE Caucasus's PR strategy and action plan as well as PR action plans for other centrally managed special projects and supporting initiatives as they arise and 3) develop and maintain internal communication through various PR approaches and tools.

Responsibilities and tasks:

Job Responsibility 1: Promote Public Relations and Communication

** Develop, implement and monitor CARE Caucasus' PR action plans;
** Develop and ensure effective cooperation with media (including social media) to increase awareness and promote CARE Caucasus' image;
** Develop quarterly newsletter and ensure its distribution among various stakeholders;
** Maintain (develop) updated collateral reflecting programme and project activities;
** Organize media events/press conferences as required;
** Develop and execute CIC's social media engagement plan
** Conduct Field visits to develop CARE Caucasus' stories and case studies;
** Provide trainings to field staff in internal and external communication and PR as necessary;
** Provide trainings to staff in story writing and photo tips;
** Coordinate awareness raising events for CIC's programme
** Represent CARE at various PR events and implement PR recommendations as they arise;
** Provide to project design team for new project development with necessary background documents statistical and other information, as requested.

Job Responsibility 2: Increase Internal Communication

** Develop and maintain various PR tools to increase internal communication;
** Create and Maintain CARE Caucasus Archive and Library;
** In cooperation with MEALS, provide materials for the CIC database.

Job Responsibility 5: Other responsibilities

** Provide information as requested by MD and MCRD manager for CARE US records;
** Prepare external correspondence and manage information and messages for all staff;
** Translate documents/meetings between English, Georgian and Russian both oral and written, as required;
** Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required: Degree in Journalism, media management, public relations or in other relevant fields

Key requirements:

** Previous experience of at least three year working with an international organization
** Experience in PR strategy development and implementation
** Key contacts with media representatives
** Excellent Experience in both written and oral translation
** Desired: social marketing experience

Technical skills:

Key requirements:

** Strong written and spoken English/Georgian/Russian languages
** Strong ability in MS Office applications
** Strong presentation skills

To apply:

Please submit a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (including names and contact information of three references) to the following e-mail address: hr@care.org.ge

Both above mentioned documents are required for consideration. Please, indicate the position title in the subject line of your application, otherwise your application will not be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Deadline to apply: August 31, 2013 (Please, note that screening will be rolling and interviews will begin on the 22nd of August).

CARE International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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