World Vision South Caucasus is announcing an opening for the position of: Internal Communications and PR Assistant.

Job Reference Number: WVSC-OP-IC&PRA

Department: Operations

Location: Tbilisi with possible national and international travel

Employment status: Employment Agreement

Benefits: Health insurance, Pension Insurance

This position is part of WV South Caucasus (WVSC) Communications function. The strategic priorities of Communications are: amplifying voices for change, fostering global brand and trusted reputation.

Purpose of the position:

Its purpose is to serve the essential communications needs across WVSC National Office. The focus of the position is to support with the production of internal communications and PR resources for staff, donor and public engagement. The internal/employee communications processes will support and advance the strategic goal of WVSC and its core ministry functions. The role and value-add of the position is to build an environment of awareness, understanding and trust within the organizational staff. As well, the purpose of the position is to establish and maintain digital and social media presences that support organisational goals and strengthen the organisation's brand and reputation.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

** Ensure internal communications plan is developed.

** Provide communications support to NO leadership in positioning of organizational issues, change management and culture initiatives.

** Ensure internal communications plan is developed.

** Provide communications support to NO leadership in positioning of organizational issues, change management and culture initiatives.

** Ensure increase in access and readership of internal communications channels.

** Establish and maintain digital and social media presences that support organisational goals and strengthen the organisation's brand and reputation.

** Work out new and innovative approaches and trends on digital and social media

** Contribute to quality and programme aligned website / online platforms updates posted regularly; find innovative methods to attract more visitors to online channels.

** Ensure social media content and engagement plan results in increased social community linked to WV, endorsing WV, and active in childwellbeing issues based discussion on WV-managed digital platforms.

** Ensure information on WVSC Programme offices activities is bilingual.

** Provide PR & visibility support during the organization of public events initiated by ADPs and programmes. Ensure the external communication resources use correct WV identity.

** Provide advice to the ADPs and relevant departments on matters related to PR & visibility

** Provide PR & Visibility support reflected in applicable regional and international advocacy campaigns.

** Develop and maintain professional contacts and relationships with key printing houses and video production companies.

** Identify the needs for visibility items and the most -cost- effective ways to produce them.

** Ensure impact-focused quality publication of content for defined donor segments and audiences reflecting programme objectives and evidence of impact.

** Support the communication with sponsors through developing targeted materials. Support improving the dialogue between the sponsor and the community.

** Developed and maintained professional contacts and relationships with key print, radio and TV media, and liaise upon necessity.

** Together with the WVSC Communications Director discuss and develop capacity building annual plan to be reflected in the performance agreement.

Required qualifications:

** Degree in linguistics or journalism or communications.

** At least 2 years of experience in journalism/ communications/media & PR

** Formal schooling (design), self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training of PR:

** Solid verbal and written communication skills in English and the WV SC Programme office state language;

** Story writing, photography and videography skills

** Literacy in computer programs (World, Excel, Corel Draw, Photo Shop, Power Point, Ulead Video Studio)

** Knowledge of development work, understanding of reasons of poverty.

** Knowledge of preparing video materials, video editing

** Knowledge and ability to photograph quality digital images

** Understanding of web site management

** Demonstrated creative thinking and imagination, innovation and initiative

** Video editing skills

** Willingness to work long hours when required;

** Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work under pressure;

** Experience in communications with international NGOs.

If you meet the requirements, please send a cover letter and a detailed CV in English (please ensure that you quote the Position Reference Number "WVSC-OP-IC&PRA" in the subject line and that CV includes names and contact details of 3 referees) to: narine_ohanyan@wvi.org | aida_arakelyan@wvi.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. In case of lack of any of the above mentioned information, your application will not be considered.

World Vision Georgia is an equal-opportunity employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes and supports all employees to achieve the maximum extent of their potential. World Vision will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities can apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. To request an accommodation, please contact Recruitment_Georgia@wvi.org for further assistance.

Closing date: December 4, 2013.

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