Communications Manager

Greenpeace International

Greenpeace exists because this fragile Earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action! It comprises 28 independent national/regional offices in over 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Pacific and Africa as well as a co-coordinating body, Greenpeace International. Our Campaigns in Africa focus on climate change, destruction of forests and stoping the stripping of life from the oceans.

Closing date: 05 Aug 2010South Africa - Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng with frequent travel to other Campaign Locations

Greenpeace Africa is looking for a bi-lingual Communications Manager to lead, develop and implement communication strategies and creative concepts for Campaign Projects and Fundraising Initiatives. This communications manager will also ensure adherence to identity guidelines and profiling plans for Greenpeace Africa. S/he will ensure the delivery of agreed communication strategies in alignment with the Organization Development Plan.
Main responsibilities

1. Strategic direction and communication design

- Formulate and deliver effective communication strategies and activities, in cooperation with the Communication Director
- Advise senior management on the formulation and execution of Greenpeace Africa's communication design and strategic direction
- Maintain an overview of key external developments particularly in DRC and Francophone West Africa
- Implement message testing and evaluation of campaign communications messages and materials through media monitoring and coverage analysis

2. Global Communication Strategy

- Under the guidance of the GPA Communications Director, coordinate the formulation, development, agreement and implementation of innovative, creative, pro-active and reactive campaign communication strategies and objectives.
- Provide senior strategic communication input into design of any communication program, using core communication principles, audience centered-thinking and understanding of delivery across multiple platforms.

3. Budget

- Develop, monitor and authorize budget expenditure of the relevant communications unit
- Negotiate appropriate level of budget necessary for a campaign/project with relevant party

4. External Network and Engagement

- Build and maintain national and international networks with industry, suppliers, NGOs, public and paid media .
- Work with the outreach coordinator and the new media coordinator to develop and implement an engagement plan across the three offices.

5. Alignment on policy

- Ensure all communication material produced by Greenpeace Africa adheres to editorial policies and in line with the identity guidelines across all platforms.
- Ensure consistency in communication content and presentation style.

Required Qualifications:

- Masters degree or equivalent
- Thorough understanding of media operations in sub Saharan Africa
- Proven success record in campaign based marketing and branding, knowledge of marketing and advertising techniques
- Experience in working in international environment
- Staff management experience
- Management experience especially budget management
- Ability to conceive and implement ideas single-handedly as well as ensure that those around deliver work in a collaborative manner
- Articulate, creative, passionate, tenacious with excellent written and spoken English and French.

How to apply

Please send your motivation letter and an updated resume to The Finance and Human Resources Manager, recruitment.africa@greenpeace.org

Reference Code: RW_87MBXD-45

By Country:

• South Africa

Greenpeace InternationalBy Sector: Coordination and Support Services
By Country: South Africa