VITA IS LOOKING FOR A COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDRAISING OFFICER
Would you like to work for a dynamic, exciting overseas aid agency in
Dublin with the opportunity to travel occasionally to East Africa and
visit our programmes there?
Vita is an Irish development agency working for climate smart
communities in Africa. Our mission is to achieve thriving rural
economies in Africa with access to services, markets and livelihoods
for all.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and responsible
individual with the right temperament to work with our small, smart,
innovative and next generation model of development. The candidate
must have a professional manner, the ability to work independently, as
well as part of a team. Great interpersonal and writings skills are
important as well as excellent communications and organisational
skills. An interest / knowledge of development would be useful but is
not a barrier.
Working to the Head of Communications and Fundraising, you will be
joining a very energetic and experienced team with a strong sense of
purpose as well as a great collective sense of humour.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* Be responsible for the delivery of a variety of materials including
the Annual Report, prospectus, newsletters and updates.
* Become familiar with Microsoft Publisher, Mail Chimp and other
applications as required
* Manage and monitor social media, and grow our followers
* Take responsibility for website content management
* Assist in planning events and trips and media relations
* Write stories for all of Vita? s platforms
* Stakeholder engagement and partnership development
* Support and get involved with fundraising and prospecting
activities
* Liaising with programmes team to prepare programme
proposals/reports writing
* Create and execute public engagement/awareness campaigns around
climate justice
* Competency in using WordPress, mail chimp and other communications
platforms
* Interest in climate action initiatives and carbon offsetting
* Other tasks as they emerge
THE RIGHT PERSON WILL:
* Have excellent writing skills
* Be a great organiser
* Be a great time manager and multi- tasker
* Have a proven track record in communications
* Be able to work on your own initiative
* Be comfortable with a certain amount of autonomy
* Be approachable and positive in your attitude
* Be flexible in your approach when required
* Embrace being part of a team
* Be willing and excited to travel to our programme countries
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
