Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and their awards

is recruiting a Communications Manager, based in Geneva or Stockholm. The successful applicant will be shaping its international communications strategy and working closely with its Laureates.  She/he will lead the Right Livelihood Award Foundation’s communications team and be responsible for the conceptualisation, implementation and the daily running of all communications of the foundation.

Tasks:

• Works closely with the Executive Director and provides leadership in developing the foundation, with a focus on communications.
• Conceptualises and implements the presswork, leading the international team of external press consultants in different countries (currently 6, all part-time).
• Conceptualises and implements online communications and production of publications.
• Conceptualises and implements the foundation’s communication with medium and smaller donors.
• Builds effective partnerships to promote the Award and its Laureates.
• Makes sure that all the foundation’s communications are integrated in an efficient and effective way.
• Documents and analyses the results of the foundation’s communications and works towards continuous improvement for greater impact.

Experience & Skills

• Experience of working in communications and/or journalism in an international environment and at senior level.
• A broad understanding of the major fields Right Livelihood Award Laureates work in.
• Senior planning and management experience.
• Proven ability to “sell” stories and frame messages.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience working with online communications.
• Experience in fundraising is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English and French. Fluency in German and Swedish is an advantage.

For more on the award, see: http://www.brandsaviors.com/thedigest/award/right-livelihood-awards

Deadline for applications is 7 June 2015. Applications should be sent to jobs@rightlivelihood.org mentioning the preferred location (Geneva or Stockholm) and indicating the salary expectations.

This entry was posted on May 20, 2015 at 16:39 and is filed under awards, human rights, Human Rights Defenders.

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