JOB DESCRIPTION: Communications Coordinator Global Campaign for Climate Action/TckTckTck Coalition (www.tcktcktck.org)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Communications Coordinator

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director

Note: The post is line managed by the Executive Director, in cooperation with a Communications Strategist/Advisor working as a consultant to the campaign.

OVERALL PURPOSE: To work with the GCCA core team and partners to implement the communications strategy and provide high quality advice and services.

ACTIVITIES:

1. Communications Coordination

• Coordinate communications functions within the GCCA Secretariat (digital strategy, media plans, celebrity engagement, campaign events etc).
• Facilitate and support the GCCA communications working group (Secretariat plus partner organizations) including coordinating calls and meetings.
• Ensure effective communications flow and consultation.
• Participate in the meetings of the Secretariat and relevant working groups and provide ongoing advice about communication and media aspects of the campaign.

(Availability outside normal business hours and international travel will be required from time to time).

2. Media Coordination

• Provide media advice and coordination to the GCCA Secretariat and partners.
• Monitor key media outlets in order to advise on appropriate approaches and opportunities.
• Liaise with key media outlets on behalf of the campaign when appropriate and in cooperation with partners.
• Develop media tools for use by the partners.
• Provide or arrange for media monitoring services across key countries and outlets where possible.
• Provide support to individual organisations when needed to ensure maximum international exposure of stories that contribute to the aims of the campaign.
• Contribute to the partners’ rapid response to news events, and develop and pitch longer-term feature stories for print, television, web and radio on behalf of the campaign where appropriate.

3. Communication and Media Strategies

Contribute to and develop communications and related strategies and workplans, including the development of key messages and pathways and where necessary, supervise the work of consultants.

4. Production of Communications Materials

• Produce or oversee production of written, visual and audiovisual materials, for on-line and off-line use. Develop and manage a photo, av and open source library.
• Undertake the development and maintenance of policies to ensure best practice and legal compliance.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• At least 3 years experience as a communications specialist or journalist
• Proven experience in coordination of teams and working groups, preferably in coalitions
• Proven experience in creative writing and editing;
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and another language desirable (especially French or Spanish);
• Ability to write quickly, succinctly, and cleanly, and to respond quickly to breaking news;
• Ability to handle numerous tasks at one time, and to calmly handle stressful situations;
• Ability to work productively without supervision;
• Ability to think creatively and independently;
• Ability to synthesize input from various sources;
• Understanding/experience of non-governmental organisations and campaigning;
• Ability to travel;
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the requirements of different organisations represented in the coalition;
• Relevant experience in NGO campaigning and/or climate issues desirable.

This is a full-time assignment in principle. The campaign is anticipated to run for five years. Funding is re-approved annually. Location and remuneration negotiable.

Please send application letter and CV to manish.joshi@tcktcktck.org. Your application letter should specify your skills and experience in relation to each of the activities listed above.