Advocacy and Communications Specialist at World Vision in Erbil

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: JOB PURPOSE The Advocacy and Communications Specialist provides strategic leadership and technical guidance across advocacy and communications for the Response/National Office The role ensures the development and delivery of key advocacy and high-quality communications resources for donor and public engagement; position the ministry of World Vision with in-country and international media if and when directed by the Liaison Advisor; support external communications on a range of development and advocacy priorities; support the operations of social media platforms and engagement; assist in the development of capacity amongst staff on creating communication content; and support internal/employee communications processes which support and advance the strategic goals of the Response/National Office and its core ministry functions. Key Responsibilities Content production Develop and lead the implementation of the communications and visibility plan Production of compelling evidence-based and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, digital, print and video) for effective donor (including grant acquisition) and public engagement – both in-country and internationally, and in collaboration with other World Vision Offices if/as appropriate. Edit and produce video content and design visual communications materials, including social media assets, graphics, publications, presentations and other branded products, in line with World Vision brand and visibility standards. Contribute to the consistent and timely offering and development of resources. Ensure that stories, photos and other materials are produced to standards of quality required for informing, educating and engaging donors and public audiences via partnership websites, magazines, adverts, donor appeals, media releases and other communications channels and outlets. Hosting the partnership resource gathering visits/ Media Lead and support communications during slow- and rapid-onset emergencies, ensuring the World Vision Partnership receives timely, high-quality stories, photos, videos, media interviews and other field content. Build communications understanding and capacity amongst field staff, including guidance on storytelling, content gathering, visibility, consent and safeguarding. Assist with translation, interpretation and transcribing interviews interviews and communications materials Media and social media Develop and implement social media plan Assist with selection, set-up, and running of social media channels to initiate discussions around WV activities amongst target audiences, ensuring content is regularly updated to maintain engagement, raise the page's profile, and enhance its relevance Lead the development of contacts with country-level media; regional media and international media to earn coverage of World Vision. Support in press releases and stories shared in media Support the monitoring of national media and use of media tracking through Cision and establish the overall capacity of NO to initiate and respond to media contacts with required speed and skill. Monitor the external communication resources for correct use of WV identity. Collaborate with Senior Leadership team on supporting key advocacy issues, messaging, and communications channels for public advocacy initiatives. Engage media to gain exposure and credibility and increase public discussion. Provide communications support reflected in applicable regional and global advocacy campaigns. Strategy and global campaigns Collaborate with