Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 02 Oct 2019
VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.
Role overview
The Marketing and Communications Project Coordinator is a crucial role, linking VSO's Marketing Team with the rest of the organisation. You will be responsible to consulting with key internal stakeholders around the world to identify, prioritise and manage marketing and communications support needs throughout the year. Working closely with the Creative Designer and Content Producers you will schedule and oversee brand and communications projects to ensure organisational objectives are achieved. Excellent project management and relationship building skills are therefore essential. In addition you will be responsible for reviewing and updating Brand Team processes to improve efficiencies, providing brand guardianship, managing a schedule of creative freelancers and agencies, overseeing merchandising processes, and providing communications support to internal teams.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Skills and Experience
ESSENTIAL
* Experience of managing projects, including work planning and scheduling.
* Significant problem-solving skills. Able to handle multiple projects.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to communicate sensitively and assertively with a wide range of stakeholders and across distances.
* Experienced in developing and interpreting communications briefs, with solid organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Previous experience of print buying and project management in a large and complex organisation. In depth knowledge of production methods both litho and digital.
* Experience of managing agencies and freelancers including designers, copywriters, illustrators, photographers and directors.
* Skilled communicator with an ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
DESIRABLE
* Experience in a web development environment, delivering a range of digital marketing collateral
* Experience of working in an international environment and understanding of international development issues and especially with regard to their portrayal in a creative context.
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOUR
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
* Ability to be open minded and respectful
* Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
* Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
* Ability to seek and share knowledge
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce. We also offer a range of benefits, including;
* A friendly and supportive office environment
* Opportunities for flexible working and working from home
* Generous annual leave of 37 days (inclusive of public holidays)
* Employee and Volunteer Assistance Programme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Additional Leave for Parents and Carers
* VDU Eye Care Vouchers
Unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK, Nairobi or Kenya before you apply.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
How to apply:
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=Yi5jaXJlcmEuMDcxOTIuMzgzMEB2c28uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t