Senegal: Regional Communications Officer -WCA

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 01 Year renewable

The role

As a key member of the West and Central Africa (WCA) Campaign and Communications regional team, you will take responsibility for developing and leading communication strategies for the region, in both humanitarian and development contexts. You will provide oversight of regional communications and build the communications capacity in country programs throughout West and Central Africa.

To develop and effectively implement communications strategies for WCA; to manage communication opportunities in WCA, with a focus on humanitarian and long-term development contexts; to coordinate communication needs and initiatives in the region with support to advocacy and campaigns in the region; to build the capacity of communication staff in country programs.

Qualifications and experience

• Master's degree is desirable in communications, international relations, development, political science, law or relevant field. Bachelor's degree is essential.
• Experience managing a communications team, including: oversight of strategic development; development of quality written, photographic and video material; quality editing skills for internal and external audiences; strong understanding of marketing and branding and its role in communications; ability to maximise media opportunities and respond effectively to media inquiries
• Proven track record of communications work and development of strategies, with experience to influence policy communications, and a strong understanding of the African Union and affiliated bodies, the United Nations and multi-lateral systems.
• Experience working to build capacity in communications; demonstrated ability to deliver workshops, provide coaching and mentoring, and support the professional development of others
• Experience working in both humanitarian and development contexts, including some of Save the Children's priority areas - children in humanitarian settings, child protection, child rights, education, health and nutrition, food security and livelihoods
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyse complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to distil large amounts of information to a variety of audiences
• A proven ability to build networks with diverse partners in pursuit of common goals
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, including an ability to deal with people at all levels with credibility, tact, and diplomacy
• An ability to work flexibly in a team, and to adjust work plan and priorities rapidly in response to external opportunities
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in a diverse, international environment, including experience of working in developing countries
• Ability to travel internationally
• Fluency in English is essential; French desirable
• A commitment to the Save the Children Values

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.50169.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'