International Comms Adviser at Christian Aid

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

This is a new temporary post to strengthen Christian Aid’s and partners’ communications outside the UK in the run up and during COP27 -  this year’s UN climate talks. The post holder will identify opportunities and produce content for traditional and new media promoting climate justice policy and messages. It will also support others to produce high-quality  written content for mainstream and specialist media, in support of climate justice and its arguments. Working across different partners and teams in Christian Aid this role will lead on media strategies for advocacy campaigns targeting national and international key influencing moments.

About you

We are looking for an excellent communicator with good attention to detail with excellent knowledge of social media platforms and tactics. Your media and/or journalist experience enables you to communicate complex and technical issues in creative and simple terms, including producing newsworthy, accurate and legally sound press releases, and appropriate social media products. Your ability to take initiative, and to work independently and proactively also enables you to work effectively in different socio-cultural contexts, being a good listener, facilitator and consensus-builder. If you have deep knowledge and understanding of climate politics to counter the climate emergency and the policy issues at play, knowledge and understanding of faith based advocacy and ability to work in French, or a major African language this is also an advantage.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

Salary & Currency: The Salary and Currency for this role will be aligned to Band D-mid of the Country Payscale where the role will be based and will be offered as appropriate based on the ranges attached in the table alongside this vacancy announcement.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.