Job Description

TITLE: Communications and Media Specialist

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Communications and Media Specialist will be responsible for executing an integrated communications strategy in alignment with Save the Children’s visibility, advocacy and fundraising goals to position Save the Children in Guatemala as the leading organization for children’s rights, and to connect and interact with key audiences (both internal and external) to gain support for the mission of Save the Children in Guatemala.

The Communications Specialist will also be the liaison for communications between the LAC Regional Office and the Save the Children International headquarters in London, as well as Save the Children members.

Finally, the Communications Specialist will coordinate with SMT members, Project and Program Directors, Managers as well as the Country Director and engage them in regional and global campaigns and in the work to implement the country communications and advocacy work plan.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Country Director

Dimensions: Work closely with SMT, Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Specialist, as well as Advocacy Manager.

LOCATION: Guatemala City, Guatemala

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

External and Internal Communications:

• Develop and ensure the implementation and the monitoring of the Save the Children in Guatemala Communication and Media Strategy, and protocols.
• Produce a variety of communications materials showcasing Save the Children’s programs in the region and their impact. This includes developing, editing, and/or writing compelling content for online, social media, in-person, and in-print use (and re-use/re-purposing), including case studies, success stories, fact sheets, op-eds, blog postings, presentations, videos, etc.
• Creating strategies for online and social media platforms and creating and posting content regularly, keeping audiences engaged (Facebook and Twitter) and maintaining the website updated.
• Developing and managing news announcements for internal and external consumption regarding important regional events and developments.
• Work with selected media outlets to pitch news stories about the work of Save the Children in Guatemala.
• Provide technical support to project staff, including accompanying staff on field visits to collect and produce materials such as photos and case studies. Working with senior management to develop key messages and talking points and identify opportunities for positive public relations.
• Monitoring situations that may impact Save the Children, and, as situations require, recommending and developing an appropriate communications response.
• Ensuring coherence and quality for the various communication products.
• Serve as a focal point in the area of communications, representing the Guatemala in regional activities, events and meetings, as well as function as a liaison with the Save the Children International LAC office, Centre (HQ) and other Save the Children offices worldwide.
• Disseminate materials produced by the Regional Office and Global Media Unit in London to the country offices in the region and facilitate the translation of the most relevant of these materials to Spanish.

Make sure that the required communications materials are produced in case of an emergency response in the region. Work closely with the Country Director and Humanitarian Manager to make sure Save the Children is the voice of children affected by an emergency and that key products are delivered according to the Save the Children Categorization Framework guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Significant experience as a news journalist or a press officer in an international setting, with a track record of excellent coverage
• Excellent writing skills for press releases, media briefings, opinion pieces and the crafting of key messages
• Extensive experience in a similar role, preferably in an international environment;
• Superior analytical/communications skills – with ability to be both engaging and nuanced; ability to make a complex story sound simple.
• Experience of communications processes, research and development of internal/external communications products;
• Superior people skills.
• Experience with website development and social media;
• Full computer literacy in standard office products.
• Experience and expertise in WordPress and/or Adobe Design Suite are an asset.
• Experience of work in non-profit sector a plus;
• Strong planning/anticipation skills;
• Highly developed organizational skills;
• Sound judgment and an ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks;
• Commitment to Save the Children values;
• Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
• Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential.

DOCUMENTOS INDISPENSABLES:

CV actualizado

DPI de ambos lados

Certificado RENAS actualizado

Constancia de Vacunación Covid-19

Antecedentes penales y policiacos actualizados.

(Documentos en un solo PDF y CV aparte.)

IMPORTANTE: Si no cumple con los requisitos indicados previamente, no será tomado en cuenta en la postulación.

Save the Children considera que sus principios y políticas de salvaguarda tienen gran importancia y se compromete con procedimientos rigurosos para garantizar que todo nuestro personal y programas sean seguros, especialmente para la niñez. Por lo tanto, todos los candidatos estarán sujetos a estrictas verificaciones internas y externas. Se anima a candidatos y candidatas interesadas, mayores de 18 años, de pueblos indígenas, mujeres y personas con discapacidades a postularse.