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

Duration: Open date

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian and development organization working to create lasting change in the lives Established in 1950, World Vision operates in nearly 100 countries worldwide. It is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities, to overcome poverty and injustice. We pursue life in all its fullness for every child and serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

World Vision first came to Armenia for providing emergency aid to the victims of December 1988 devastating earthquake. During the next years WV's projects have gone beyond meeting the demands of crisis situations to changing the quality of life in entire communities and helping Armenians to restore their country.

World Vision Armenia works in 194 communities in six marzes of Armenia and in Yerevan supporting 25 000 children and their families. The Organization fulfills advocacy, health care, education, economic development, child protection and spiritual growth activities. WV Armenia operates mainly through its 10-15 years long-term Area Development Programs (ADP) that are predominantly funded through child sponsorship. ADPs are focused on promoting child well being through community participation and ownership.

Purpose of the position is to serve the essential communications needs across World Vision South Caucasus (WVSC) National Office (NO). 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.

Major responsibilities:

1. Communications for Staff Engagement

** 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.

** Feature national programming initiatives in regional and global communication platforms.

** Ensure community voice content is used in internal communications platforms.

** Understand the concept of the C4D for Community Voice and Casual Content. Identify, scan and upload produced casual content to the Casual Media Library. Facilitate and train children/ youth/ community people based on programmatic needs.

2. Digital and Social Media, Online Platforms

** 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.

** Ensure that SPON 2.0 communications-managed content is delivered on time. Facilitate all other deliverables required through SPON 2.0 generated in field level.

** 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 child wellbeing issues based discussion on WV-managed digital platforms.

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

** Provide PR and visibility support during the organization of public events initiated by Area Development Programs and programmes.

3. Positioning for Visibility:

** Ensure alignment between PR and visibility quality initiatives among WVSC and the partnership.

** 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.

4. Publications:

** 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.

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

5. Capacity Building:

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

Required qualifications:

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:

** Degree in linguistics or journalism or communications.

** 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 (Word, Excel, Corel Draw, PhotoShop, 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 are preferred

** When required willingness to work long hours is preferred

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

** Experience in communications with international NGOs is preferred

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

** Should deal with information flow that needs fast processing

** Should be aware about the major trends and processes within WV South Caucasus and WV International

** Should be ready for internal and external travels for the minimum 30% of working time.

** Should work in multi-task environment.

Application procedures:

If you are interested to apply, please send a detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to e-mail: hr_wvarm@wvi.org with cc to narine_ohanyan@wvi.org

CVs without cover letters will not be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail message, please, mention title and location of the position you are applying for. CVs without cover letters will not be considered. No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview.

The deadline for submitting the applications is 14 February, 2014.

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