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Head of Strategic Communications
Global Fishing Watch
Marketing & Communications
IT & Telecoms
GHS
Confidential
2 months ago
Job Summary
The head of strategic communications is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing communications plans that advance Global Fishing Watch’s objectives and ensure effective delivery of its goals against the organization’s strategy. Reporting to the director of communications, the successful candidate will manage a growing team of three staff to guide and execute communications strategies that support engagement with countries and at key fora, demonstrate our science and innovation, and reflect the integration of activities outlined in the organization’s strategic pillars.
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Senior level
- Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement comprehensive communications strategies to support programmatic goals and priorities, including engagement with core countries and international policy work.
- Lead, guide and support team of managers in the development and execution of their work, ensuring a comprehensive, integrated and consistent approach to strategies and work plans in support of 2030 organizational objectives.Â
- Cultivate strong relationships with program leads through proactive engagement; develop key messaging and identify/maximize opportunities to provide strategic communications support.
- Develop written materials in support of programmatic work—including web articles, issue/policy briefs and fact sheets, op-eds—and lead the design process for creatives and multimedia pieces; coordinate with colleagues to develop and manage a timeline for effective release and distribution of materials.
- Support the development of written materials generated by program communications, providing reviews, input and approvals before sending for director sign-off.Â
- Work closely with social media manager and media relations manager to profile the organization’s work, milestones and achievements; support the creation, development and implementation of effective strategies that contribute to a well-defined media presence for Global Fishing Watch.
- Maintain knowledge and oversight of various projects and timelines, identifying priorities and organizing capacity and resources to deliver effective and efficient communications.Â
- Manage working relationships with communications consultants to ensure the highest degree of quality across materials and outreach.
- Serve as an advisor to the director of communications, providing strategic counsel and support in coordinating delivery of program communications.Â
- Develop and enforce policies, procedures and best practices to better govern coordination across teams and streamline communications processes.Â
- Critically evaluate and report on the success of communications strategies and make recommendations to enhance future performance.
- Develop and maintain an informed awareness of relevant projects to internal/external stakeholders; contribute to management of communications planning calendar.Â
- Deputize for the director of communications as required for team coordination and strategic planning.Â
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required with 7-10 years of professional experience directly responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications on a global level.]
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong writer/editor familiar with Associated Press style.
- Effective strategic communicator that is highly organized, analytical and self-motivated; maintains ability to present information diplomatically and compellingly.
- Creative storyteller with the ability to summarize and synthesize large amounts of information and quickly focus on the essence of an issue or finding, addressing policy perspectives at play.
- Able to work swiftly, efficiently and independently with little supervision as part of a high-functioning team.
- Able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while delivering high-quality materials across a variety of subject matter.
- Demonstrates operational excellence and a commitment to detail in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
- Takes full ownership of projects and communicates updates to stakeholders transparently and proactively.
- Maintains an understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration and internal communications in a global matrix and remote organization.
- Experience in the field(s) of environment, ocean conservation, fisheries, or policy. Native proficiency in English.
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