Belgium: SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Communications Officer is member of a small and dynamic staff at the International Secretariat of Pax Christi. The SCO is responsible for developing a suitable strategy for effective communications for peace in the network. As a special component and as a process of re-imagining the global Pax Christi network, the SCO will develop a worldwide campaign to position the network in a prominent space by spreading our peace message, projecting a stronger image and aiming to get a new funding stream able to build a vision for 2020 and beyond

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads the re-design and implementation of an institutional communications strategy. A special component is a Global Campaign;


• Promotes appropriate diversification of communication channels in order to facilitate information sharing and collaboration among member organizations and partners.


• Develops and manages strategies to promote broad use of the organization’s data and research; monitors and assures consistency of organizational image and use of branding.


• Provides leadership in exploring new communication technologies.


• Designs, produces and manages the content development and the production process of online and printed publications.


• Writes and/or edits a range of materials, including social media content, web content, newsletters, research documents, press releases, talking points and speeches, annual reports.


• Manages the institutional websites.


• Coordinates external media relations as appropriate.


• Oversees work of selected communications contractors and trainees.


• Organizes relevant staff training.


• Prepares ad-hoc reporting and presentations on communications as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.


• At least three years of experience leading a communications team.


• Solid knowledge and proven experience of campaigns and marketing applied to communications.


• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of website development and management; video skills a plus.


• Proven outstanding writing and editing skills in a range of formats for various audiences: news and feature reporting; research reports; newsletters; speeches; opinion pieces; web content creation.


• Documented ability to develop social media strategies.


• Highly proficient in MS Office and widely used publishing software.


• Working experience in a non-profit environment.


• Native English speaker; working knowledge of French and Spanish.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Proven interest in peace issues.


• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and able to work efficiently and accurately to deadlines.


• Highly creative and proactive attitude; able to generate and implement innovative ideas and strategies;


• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with a significant diversity of groups – in terms of culture, religion, geography, and age – across the organization.


• Strong communicator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

LOCATION:

This is a part time position based at the Pax Christi International Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium.

TERMS AND SALARY

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience within Belgian non-profit standards. If needed, Pax Christi International will sponsor a work permit for the selected candidate.

ABOUT PAX CHRISTI

Pax Christi International is a plural faith-based worldwide peace network. It promotes a vision of just peace which is rooted in the Gospel and includes a global framework of structures and systems advancing the fullness of a dignified life for all people and their communities, unquestioned respect for human rights, and ecological sustainability. Pax Christi firmly believes that peace is possible and that vicious circles of violence and injustice can be broken. Pax Christi International seeks to create cultures of peace and reconciliation and to achieve this, its core work is built around active nonviolence, comprehensive reconciliation, and people-centred advocacy for peace. Our network is made up of a number of autonomous Member Organizations spread over 50 countries and 5 continents. **

For more information about Pax Christi International, please visit our website: [www.paxchristi.net]

How to apply:

For consideration, please respond with a cover letter, resume and salary aspirations to g.vanaerschot@paxchristi.net. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls please. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Pax Christi International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.