New Job at Right To Play International, Communications Manager 2022
Organization Name: Right to Play International
Department/Division: Headquarters Communications
Work Location: A Right To Play office (Burundi, Canada, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, or the UK)
Work Agreement: A combination of office work and remote work in accordance with the right-to-play work agreement and the operational needs of the department
Licensed to operate in one of the 16 countries listed above
Expected start date: March 2022
Contract duration: indefinite / full time
Closing date: January 30, 2022
Summary about organization
Right To Play is a global organization that protects, educates, and empowers children through adversity using the power of play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful foundational forces in a child's life, last year we helped 2.3 million children stay in school and out of work, prevent life-threatening illness and stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to change the lives of children and youth affected by poverty, war, disease, displacement, and inequality.
Founded in 2000, Right to Play reaches children through pilot programs in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, and the United Kingdom and eight national offices in Europe (Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom) and North America (Canada and the United States).
With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and react based on five fundamental pillars:
Accept All: Be Intentional About Inclusion
Get things done: Look for leadership and innovation opportunities
Show courage - act with integrity
Show care: take care of yourself and others
Have fun - have fun at work
Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to learn about the five pillars of our Cultural Code.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications (based at right to Play's global headquarters in Toronto, Canada), Director of Communications, Country Programs working with country offices in Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories and Rwanda and Senegal, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda to support, and in some cases lead, communications strategy, planning and implementation in the country, and to ensure that communications activities and results are aligned with the company's Right-to-Play brand and communications strategy. and needs
Director of Communications, Country Programs will support country offices to improve the organization's overall public image in their markets, and to communicate Right to Play's impact and activities to target audiences, including funders, government and program partners, media, community leaders, and other key figures. the stakeholder Key responsibilities include providing support for annual planning and project-based communications planning; Ensure brand consistency across offices and channels; Develop communication resources such as presentations, reports, fact sheets, videos, and communication templates; donor production support; Provide training, resources, standards and best practices that ensure a high level of communication in all offices; Media relations support. and produce content for use in marketing and fundraising across the organization.
The Communications Manager, Country Programs are required to travel 30% of the time to Right To Play countries.
Basic Responsibilities:
- Communication Strategy and Planning (10% of the time):
- Support country office staff to develop annual communication plans and projects that align with the Right to Play global communication strategy and country strategic plans, support and respond to fundraising and project objectives, and increase brand awareness and influence.
- Brand compliance and effective communication templates, assets, and content (20% of the time):
- Ensure brand compliance with all marketing and communication materials produced for external audiences, including social media channels.
- Support country office staff to develop communication materials that support fundraising and association goals, characInternational media in your case.
- Act as a spokesperson for RTP with the media and key stakeholders, as needed.
- Monitor, track, and analyze media coverage of RTP in country offices.
- Training and Skill (15% of the time):
- Provide training on branding, messaging, and other communications to country office staff.
- Build the capacity of spokespersons in each country to accurately and effectively communicate about the Right to Play game and its programs.
- Onboard new country office communications staff and support recruitment when needed
- Provide and/or support the delivery of a range of communication and branding training for staff in country offices
- Support visits from Right To Play board members, donors, and ambassadors
- Other duties assigned (5% of the time)
Minimum Qualifications (must have):
Education/Training/Certification:
University degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or any related field.
Expertise:
- At least 7 years of related work experience, preferably in Africa, the Middle East, or Asia
- Experience in developing communication strategies and plans.
- Experience in brand management.
- Experience developing compelling and effective marketing and communication materials, including presentations, impact and monitoring reports, web content, infographics and videos.
- Cross-functional work experience and demonstrated ability to lead successful projects.
- Experience in representing an organization with external stakeholders.
- Experience managing media relations for a non-profit organization
- Experience in providing communications training to various stakeholders
- Competences/Personal Traits:
- Familiarity with and interest in the mission and result areas of the Right to Play organization
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including the media, the public, government officials, NGOs, Right To Play affiliates, and others.
- Strong people and facilitation skills.
- Creative and able to work well under pressure.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Confident to work alone, but able to judge when help is needed or when there is an opportunity to share learning.
- Able to manage heavy workload reports for multiple audiences and stakeholders
- Demonstrate interest in human rights and social change issues, good knowledge of NGOs, media, and political environments in development cooperation.
- Sensitivity and ability to work in diverse cultural and political contexts.
Knowledge skills:
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Graphic design skills and familiarity with Canva or other design software.
- Familiarity with Office 365
- Social media management experience and familiarity with major social media platforms.
- Demonstrate facilitation and coaching skills.
Languages:
- High level of proficiency in written and oral English.
- Required qualifications (original)
- Photography and videography skills.
- Fluency in other languages, especially French and/or Arabic.
Who you are:
He is a smart, intelligent, and collaborative communications professional who takes brand management and compliance very seriously; Has the drive to create communication opportunities and materials that inspire and compel donors and partners to support children around the world; He enjoys helping his colleagues achieve their goals and developing their knowledge and skills. Feel comfortable advising a group of colleagues as if you were talking to a journalist, a decision maker or interacting with members of the community; She is seeking an international challenge in a new important position to advance Right To Play's goals and strategic mission.
What you will get:
An opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the power to make things happen. You will gain experience working in a globally recognized and accredited Great Place to Work® Canada organization with a healthy culture based on our Cultural Code (Accept All, Make Things Happen, Show Courage, Show Caring and Be Fun). In addition, we offer competitive salaries and benefits that include a flexible work policy (for example, work from home and flexible hours), up to 5 days of learning and personal development per year, and summer/winter hours.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply here with your CV and caFinally, an environment that allows for flexible work arrangements to support employee diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We are a child-focused organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The selected candidate will be required to present a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector examination or an equivalent criminal examination as a condition of employment.
Employee Vaccination Policy:
To protect the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve, the Right to Play game requires all employees and volunteers residing in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The selected candidate will be required to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Housing
If you require any type of accommodation during the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team by email at careers@righttoplay.com