Communications Director

Placed: 14/06/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

The Syria Campaign is seeking a Communications Director to develop and implement a communications strategy for The Syria Campaign which builds massive global support for Syria’s heroic civilian groups.
The Syria Campaign is a small, fast and powerful organisation that is building new ways for digital and creative communications to have impact. They have moved beyond the limitations of an “online movement builder” or traditional NGO, fusing the best elements of think tanks, creative agencies and digital mobilisation to shift the narrative on Syria.
The Communications Director is at the heart of The Syria Campaign’s output and strategic thinking. She or he will be responsible for developing and driving the implementation of an effective internal and external communications strategy and leading on the tactics of The Syria Campaign. Our communications aim to:
Tell breakthrough stories that show Syrian civil society as a hopeful, viable and democratic counterpoint to the regime and extremist groups;
Highlight the worst attacks on civilians in a way that isolates and weakens those responsible;
Ensure that the demands of our Syrian partners are clearly understood in ongoing peace talks;
Build human, empathetic connections between Syrians and people who share their values across the world.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally;
Proven success in delivering high quality communications, products and strategies targeting a diverse range of audiences;
Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation;
A passion for promoting human rights and bringing international attention to the situation in Syria.This does not mean you need to be a Syria expert from day one;
Experience of building personal networks and developing strong media relationships, resulting in significant new opportunities for the campaign;
Experience of developing and managing communications content and tools and making best use of user-created content;
 Excellent written communication skills in English with a proven ability to distil large amounts of information for diverse audiences; skills in Arabic would be an advantage;
A deep understanding of advocacy and campaigns, and the role that communications play in campaign impact;
Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards;
 An ability to work as part of a team within a networked structure, and to maintain good working relationships with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION
Educated to degree level in a relevant field or relevant work experience within this field.
Considerable experience working at a senior level in communications and media with an INGO or other related organisations.
Oxford HR have been engaged as executive search consultant to assist The Syria Campaign  in identifying an excellent candidate for this role.
If you are interested in and excited by this unique opportunity and would welcome the opportunity to visit Oxford HR website at http://oxfordhr.co.uk/job/communications-director/#page. 

Price / Salary: Competitive salary in line with well established INGOs