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.
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