JOB VACANCY: Communications and Advocacy Officer

JOB SUMMARY

As a small but rapidly growing Arts and Culture organization, we are looking for an Advocacy & Communications Officer to support the visibility of the work we do, initiate and lead campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the Art and Culture space, a background in advocacy, and expertise in storytelling across communications platforms. This position will play a key role for SHF in developing and overseeing the creation of a strategy, activities, and both daily and long-term goals for SHF’s advocacy work and communications / media work. This role will bring strategic, creative, and critical thinking, and embrace working both independently and collaboratively with a team as well as partner organisations and allies. This is a full time position with possibility of travel.

The Communications and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Communications

Work to increase SHF’s online presence through planning, creating and curating high-quality, high-impact content tailored to REGARTLESS formerly known as Sysy House of Fame channels and audiences.
Oversees social media platforms, preparation of social media content, and assessment of key metrics regarding the work we do.
Help develop effective communications strategies to increase the visibility of REGARTLESS formerly known as Sysy House of Fame.
In charge of the creation, formatting, and distribution of regular email newsletters and email updates, reports, fact sheets etc
Oversees the production of website content
Support online fundraising campaigns, particularly related to different programmes
Organise and manage events to support branding, be a photographer/videographer and capture stories.
Improve SHF’s branding across multiple platforms

Advocacy

Initiate and lead different campaigns
Design key campaign messages
Prepare and disseminate campaign materials
Evaluate and improve processes, messages and campaigns.

Partner relations and coordination

Proactively support partner engagement, including with local and international NGOs, humanitarian and human rights coalitions, academic institutions, think tanks, and more, having similar interests as us.
If necessary, represent SHFl in coalitions, working groups or events related to the work we do, ensuring that participation reflects the perspective of SHF’s field experience and key policy priorities.

Media & Events

Manage media relations, including building relationships with media contacts, building SHF’s media list, and proactively securing media opportunities regarding our work.
Draft press releases and op-eds, in collaboration
Work with individual journalists to build relationships, pitch stories, and offer quotes.
Support the development and hosting of online events, which highlight SHF’s programs and advocacy positioning, ensuring key decision makers and stakeholders are present.

The Advocacy & Communications Officer should have the following skills, education, and experience:

Master’s degree in corporate communications, Public relations, Digital Communications or any related field.
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with significant years of experience can be accepted
At least 3 years of work experience focused on advocacy, communications.
Experience in media relations, including drafting and pitching op-eds and stories to top tier media outlets.
Experience in managing social media and creating content for online platforms.
Experience in design and digital marketing platforms, including Adobe, canva.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to analyze and articulate complex issues and to communicate them to a variety of audiences.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and to adjust to frequently changing demands.
Experience in working with International NGOs is also an asset
Knowledge of and passion for Arts and Culture
Fluent in English (French is a big plus)