Communications Manager at Sightsavers

Overview

• Sightsavers is looking for an experienced Communications manager to support the delivery of the global communications strategy and thematic communications plans.

About the role

• We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager with a strong focus on global health and disability inclusion to support Sightsavers’ global communications strategy and thematic communications plans. 
• You will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, support the development of creative content and communication products that are relevant and persuasive, develop an in-depth understanding of our work in Africa and provide on-the-ground communications support to programme teams.

Key Duties

• Support the delivery of Sightsavers’ global communications strategy and thematic plans, including budgeting and reporting
• Manage external stakeholders and partners to collaborate on key communications moments, including design and implementation of communication activities 
• Support the development of creative content and communication products 
• Provide on-the-ground communications support to programme teams in Africa
• This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details. 

Skills and Experience:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Essential: 

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering global communications strategies, plans and activities
• Project management experience and a track record of results in working with a range of organisations and stakeholders 
• Demonstrable experience working in the international development / humanitarian sector and awareness and strong commitment to social justice 
• Experience of working in organisations and / or on communications campaigns with a strong focus on inclusion
• Experience of designing and managing budgets to deliver communications activities
• Strong experience and understanding of inclusive and accessible communication strategies 
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of working within a global team
• Commitment to disability and gender inclusion 
• Excellent English communication skills and fluency in at least one of these local languages (Swahili, Hausa, Bemba /Nyanja, or Twi) 
• Agile strategic thinking 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within strict time constraints 
• Strong presentational and public speaking skills
• Ability to effectively delegate and make decisions 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, within a multicultural context
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office 365

Desirable: 

• Working proficiency in spoken and written French is desirable.