Head of Communications -WeYouth organization Retour vers les opportunités

Head of Communications 

Job Description 

The goal of the Position:  

• Develop, implement, track and evaluate internal and external communication strategy with the program and other departments collaborators, partners, donors; Lead the efforts to execute the communications and production strategy, provide outreach impact reports and advice to improve the communication efforts within the organization. 

Role:  

• Manage, motivate, and train communication team members. 
• Oversees the daily workflow of the Communication and Production Departments. 
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. 
• Handles discipline and termination of members following the organization policy. 

Responsibilities:  

• Ensures compliance of activities with project communication strategy by following donor and WeYouth Organization guidelines.  
• Develops key promotional messages in consultation with the project team.   
• Participates in developing and evaluating feasibility, efficiency, and quality of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials.  
• Coordinates and oversees communication activities and events of the projects and activities.  
• Draft analytical reports, official communication statements and project success stories in collaboration with the organization staff members
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media institutions and represent the organization at events as required. 
• Assist in conducting awareness-raising campaigns, events, information dissemination workshops, etc. for target groups.   
• Undertakes sporadic field visits to monitor program implementation and liaise closely with target groups.  
• Participates in donor visits for showcasing project progress and achievements.
• Take lead in the dissemination of communication materials to relevant stakeholders.
• Draft case studies and relevant project documents and suggest recommendations on varied issues (as and when required).
• Maintain documentation management system (hard copy and on the network).
• Ensuring that digital marketing content aligns with the organization’s brand identity and message.  
• Lead the communication department member’s efforts towards a quality implementation of the communication strategy and plan of the organization.    
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in external communication, Digital Marketing; applies this knowledge to communicate policy, practice, and resources changes to upper management.  
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for communication and production departments and other staff team members.  
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:  

• At least two years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, production or public relations, or related experience in a professional and voluntary environment. 
• Experience managing digital content 
• Experience in strategic communications
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communications technologies 
• Understanding of copywriting, graphic design, layout, and publishing 
• Working knowledge of content management systems, HTML coding, and digital graphics production 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing 
• Experience with search engine marketing, Google Analytics, and Facebook Ads 
• Impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities 
• Strong leadership track record 
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills 
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) 
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related discipline 
• Established media relations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Outlook

Time Commitment:  

•  8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, 5 days a week.  

Site:  

• WeYouth Organization HQ, Communication Department Office 
• On activities sites across Tunisia.  

Supervision/Training:  

• Monthly supervision/training groups are provided by the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.  
• Individual meetings with the Executive Director when necessary.  
• External growth and training opportunities when possible. 

Benefits:  

• Entry-level progressive salary 
• Make a difference in the WeYouth Communication strategy.  
• SIM card for professional telecommunications.
• Good agile and friendly working environment. 
• Learn about yourself, personal growth.   
• Give back and contribute to the community.   
• Have fun!