* Developing communication plans for crises scenarios, as well
communications strategies for human rights campaigns and objectives.
* Supporting the monitoring of media and analysing of coverage, the
creation of media plans, and the drafting of press releases and other
media outputs.
* Managing existing and developing new relationships with media and
other stakeholders.
* Acting as spokesperson as required.
* Supporting teams in the creation and implementation of email
marketing plans.
* Managing editorial sign-off on external communications outputs,
including factual and policy review, tone and brand, for emails,
publications, marketing and others.
* Managing the communication budget.
* Responsible for designing appropriate processes for data
processing within the communications team (including the
organisation?s website) and for their adherence to the
organisation?s Privacy Policy and relevant Data Protection
legislation.
* Monitoring and evaluating the impact and effectiveness of AI
communications and media work.
* Overseeing the development of activism strategies and plans and,
as a member of the senior management team, contributing to the
leadership and development of the strategic direction of the
organisation?s activism and public engagement work .
* Supporting the Activism Co-ordinator in leading on the development
of activism work plans and timelines.
* Supporting the Activism Co-ordinator in overseeing the day-to-day
activities of the activism team to deliver impactful activism.
* Managing communications staff members, the Activism Co-ordinator
and other relevant staff through line management and/or matrix
management arrangements as required, ensuring performance is managed
effectively and adequate resourcing is planned to meet objectives;
* Working with the senior management team on strategic and
operational planning, risk management and organisational development;
* Contributing to the overall management and decision making in the
Section as a member of the management team.
* Working across functions to ensure collaboration for shared goals
and activities to maximise impact;
* As a member of the management team, contributing to the
development and implementation of appropriate human resource
management policies and practices including recruitment, training and
development, performance management and remuneration for all staff;
* Proactively communicating the organisation?s direction to
employees;
* Assessing and facilitating effective learning and development
solutions and supports, including identifying effective training
programmes, knowledge sharing, regular performance feedback, coaching
and mentoring;
* Proactively monitoring and supporting staff well-being;
* Leading by example and serving as a role model for the
organisation?s behaviours and competencies;
* Adherence to the line managers? responsibilities for health and
safety as laid out in the Irish Section safety statement.
IDEALLY, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Proven experience in a senior communications role with a national
or international organisation;
* Knowledge and understanding of all sectors of the media in
Ireland;
* Experience in the NGO and/or the public sector;
* Evidence of an ability to develop innovative new communications
strategies and approaches
* Proven ability in strategic media planning and evaluation;
* Excellent writing and communication skills including experience of
writing for the web;
* Thorough knowledge of current and emerging digital technologies
and trends;
* Strong knowledge of social media channels;
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite,
email marketing platforms, design software such as Adobe and Canva,
and Wordpress or other content management systems;
* Previous experience in managing and motivating people, including
knowledge of performance management systems and familiarity with best
practice in managing people;
* Background in managing budgets and experience in strategic
planning;
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines;
* Ability to understand and respond to communications needs and
strategic decisions of other teams.
* Ability to build capacity of other staff members to do media work.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with
a wide range of audiences;
* Ability to establish positive working relationships with
colleagues, external contacts and other stakeholders.
* Flexibility, and the proven capacity to lead in a strategic and
collaborative fashion on the development and roll out of
communications outputs in an often rapidly evolving and complex
environment.
* Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate and seek input
from colleagues from other teams.
* Demonstrated experience in a representational or spokesperson
role;
* Knowledge and understanding of the goals and aims of Amnesty
International;
* Flexibility in working hours, i.e. occasional evening and weekend
work required.
WORKING HOURS
The starting salary for this FULL-TIME POSITION OF **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK is approximately ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** per annum, depending upon
experience.
Applicants are required to complete the Amnesty International
application form and forward it to Agata Senkara, Human Resources
Manager, at **Apply on the website**. Please note that CVs will not be
accepted. Application form can be downloaded from our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
