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Wetlands International is a worldwide, non-profit organisation with 60 years of experience. Our organisation is made up of a network of offices, with outstanding technical staff around the world. By enabling others to safeguard and manage wetlands better, we help to reconcile conflicts over water, reduce the risks and impacts floods and droughts, meet future food needs and tackle climate change. Wetlands act as water sources, sinks and purifiers. They protect our shores. They are Earth’s greatest natural carbon stores. They support abundant and unique nature. But we have lost much of this wetland treasure. Since 1900 more than 64% of freshwater wetlands have been lost through drainage and conversion and much of the rest have been degraded. This leaves people and nature vulnerable. It’s time to reverse this trend. Together with many partners around the world, Wetlands International works to safeguard and restore wetlands to benefit people and nature.
With a new strategy in place, Wetlands International wants to take its global visibility and influence to a new level through strategic communications and advocacy, lead by an inspiring and experienced Head of Department. The Head of Communications and Advocacy is responsible for the strategic direction and operational implementation of our communications and advocacy efforts across the world, in cooperation with our regional offices. As a member of the Policy and Strategy Team (PST), s/he takes responsibility for the organisation’s strategic development and impact. The Head of Communications and Advocacy advises the CEO/ Management Board and leads and manages a staff team in the Head Office.
Primary Responsibilities
Based in Ede-Wageningen, The Netherlands and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Head of Communications and Advocacy:
- Leads the development and implementation of a clear and simple communications strategy, maximising impact in support for international policy, campaigning work whilst safeguarding Wetlands International’s brand and reputation.
- Provides overall vision and leadership to the Communications & Advocacy department ensuring team members are inspired, motivated and engaged with clear understanding about their contribution to Wetlands International’s Global Strategy.
- Is partner of the Management Board (MB). Provides advice to the MB, Heads of Offices, PST and staff.
- Provides support services and expertise to the regional Wetlands International offices, working with key staff across the network to ensure that Wetlands International’s global impact is maximised and coordinated.
- Ensures Wetlands International’s relationships with its individual supporters, major donors, and international institutional donors are maintained and developed.
- Leads the development of media assets and communications materials that support the strategy. Ensure Wetlands International maximises the potential of new technology, like social media.
- Grows Wetlands Internationals relationship with key journalists. Give talks and media interviews about Wetlands International’s work and proactively seek out these opportunities.
- Ensures targets are met and maximising long-term rate of return on investment.
- Regularly benchmarks Wetlands International’s communications activities against other organisations, ensuring Wetlands International demonstrates value for money and best practice while also seeking new, creative and sector leading approaches.
- As a Head of a department takes collective responsibility for the organisation as a whole as well as specific responsibility for the accountabilities outlined above.
Candidate requirements
- University Degree in Corporate Communications, International relations or equivalent professional experience,
- At least 6 years experience in a relevant role.
- Commitment to our mission, values and ways of working.
- Management experience in communications and advocacy, with a track record of successful results. Able to build a high performing team.
- Ability to inspire, empower and motivate other (non Communications and Advocacy) colleagues and partners.
- Demonstrated skills in managing plans, budgets and projects.
- Proven ability to conceptualise, innovate and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.
- Confident communicator with experience in external public engagement and media relations, with public speaking skills.
- Understanding of / experience of the issues facing NGOs in effective communications, advocacy and fundraising.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-cultural, inter-disciplinary, global team.
- Diplomat, good listener with strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working across different cultures and levels of society.
- Fluency in spoken and written English essential. Knowledge of French and Spanish. Knowledge of Dutch a bonus.
- Ability to travel.
How to apply and for more details please see at: http://globalcharityjobs.com/EN/job/98777/Head-of-Communications-and-Advocacy
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