PR & Communications Manager (Remote)

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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.

ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.

At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.

Main purpose of job:

You will drive our PR strategy. You will focus on the development of ADC’s communications strategy and reputation. This is a great opportunity to be part of our Marketing team with an aim to introduce new strategies and increase our popularity.

Division or Department: Marketing & Communications

Position reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications

Position is responsible for: External Communications Manager / Internal Communications Specialist

• Establish ADC’s strategy that builds increased levels of engagement, understanding and involvement in our long-term plans
• Shape our communications and engagement strategies to effectively support our Culture development programme
• Lead, manage and support the internal communications team, continuing a culture of inclusion and high-performance through objective setting, standards of behaviour, clear and timely communication, and regular feedback
• Ensure systems and frameworks are developed to evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications, engagement, and culture strategies, plans and interventions to measure impact and ensure added value
• Use data and insights to measure the success of communications and engagement strategies
• Be responsible for the outputs of the team and have accountability for delivery and resourcing the team as required

Requirements:

1. A natural storyteller and great copywriter in English
2. Excellent understanding of the global media landscape and how to make the most out of a story
3. Brilliant communication skills and the ability to translate ideas into PR tactics
4. Ready to roll up your sleeves with a tenacious approach to getting our story told
5. Experience with influential industry events and managing speaking opportunities

1. An existing network of media and press contacts is also highly valued

What ADC offers you:

This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
• An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession
• An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world that is changing lives in Africa
• An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
• We provide work reference

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitment@africandevelopmentchoices.org.