Vacancy #: 6532 Unit: ESARO - South Africa Conservation Areas and Species Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Location: South Africa Country Office, Pretoria, South Africa Reporting to: Regional Communication and Constituency Manager Work percentage: 100% Grade: - Expected start date: 01 September 2023 Type of contract: Fixed-term (6 months) Closing date: 31 August 2023 BACKGROUND PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LOCALLY RECRUITED POSITION
BACKGROUND:
IUCN is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organisations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,400 Member organisations and the input of more than 17,000 experts. This diversity and vast expertise makes IUCN the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.
IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is seeking to recruit a Communications Intern for the SADC TFCA Financing Facilities, starting 1 September 2023. The Communications Intern will serve for a period of 6 months. The position is based in South Africa, with occasional travels to the field in the SADC region. The position reports to IUCN ESARO Regional Communications and Constituency Manager, with a functional reporting line to the Team Leader, SADC TFCA Financing Facilities. JOB DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Strategy, Content Development and Digital Media;
Develop a Communication Workplan in line with the SADC TFCA FF Communication Strategy
Support in developing content to positively position the SADC TFCA FF and demonstrate its impact. This includes contributing to thought leadership, web content, multimedia content, email campaigns and printed materials contributing to timely and impactful delivery;
Liaise with the SADC TFCA FF team to identify potential events, milestones or activities that can be leveraged across 360-communication execution
Support in producing content/materials for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and in-depth articles / thought leadership pieces of SADC TFCA FF to be published (website/external media) per quarter;
Help manage current and potentially develop future digital platforms including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and website; develop and update an editorial calendar
Support production of information pamphlets/brochures and other branded materials for the SADC TFCA FF in compliance with donor visibility requirements;
Support SADC TFCA FF Project Management unit in capturing and collecting content for success stories as well as production of communication materials linked to specific projects (photos, videos, infographics);
Create an archive of SADC TFCA creative materials including photographs, videos, and stories
Support the implementation of communication action plans for grantees;
Provide input to regional and country level communication initiatives when required;
Produce a monthly Communication report demonstrating key deliverables
Media and Events;
Develop a directory of media outlets, including media associations, relevant to the SADC TFCA FF
Pitch story angles to the media related to the SADC TFCA FF including its Grantees
Provide branding support for SADC TFCA FF events including producing banners, posters and facilitating media stories;
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time. REQUIREMENTS โข POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education;
Degree in Communication or Journalism or any other relevant discipline, from a recognised academic institution โ Recent graduate preferred
Language Proficiency;
Excellent command of English and strong verbal and written communication skills
Core Competencies;
Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.
Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
Professionalism: Promote the organizationโs interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.
Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions
Functional competencies;
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent writing, digital storytelling, problem solving and time management skills.
Aptitude in presentation and public speaking.
Curious and eager to learn.
Ability to use graphics software is an added advantage.
Able to work effectively with a variety of teams in a multi-cultural work environment.
Ability to travel.
Previous experience in related roles will be an added advantage. APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the \"Apply\" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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Created in 1948, IUCN is now the worldโs largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and some 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
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Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve peopleโs well-being.
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