content created on a daily basis (averaging 2 Urgent Appeals per day),
including developing occasional blogs with fellow staff members and
HRDs;
* managing the Front Line Defenders social media accounts to promote
FLD content, engage with other HRDs and organizations and their
initiatives, and to promote FLD events; the primary platforms the
organisation uses are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram;
* producing episodes for the podcast on a regular basis (exact
production schedule TBD).
The Communications Associate will liaise with a number of other staff
at FLD on different areas of work, including the Events & Promotions
Coordinator (on events), the regional protection fellows and the Frank
Jennings Fellow (on daily cases), the Head of the Memorial Project,
the Head of the EU Office, and occasionally with the Executive
Director and Deputy Director.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE A PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN A NUMBER OF
THESE AREAS (NOT NECESSARILY ALL):
* website development, social media tools and trends, web analytics
and Search Engine Optimization (SEO);
* producing multimedia content (video, audio, infographics, etc.);
* experience with interviewing for publication (either in print,
radio or video) and/or experience in producing a podcast
* familiarity with human rights media landscape globally;
* familiarity with web design and communications principles, as well
as strong editorial skills and experience;
* ability to track and monitor impact of media coverage and advocacy
related to reports and other visibility projects.
Willingness and desire to listen, learn, and be responsive to the
visibility and protection needs of human rights defenders working on a
diverse issues is a must.
The Communications Associate position requires the successful
applicant to be based at the organisation?s headquarters in
Blackrock, Dublin.1
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at time of
application.
TO APPLY, SEND A COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR EXPERIENCE AND INTEREST
IN THE POSITION, ALONG WITH YOUR CV TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, AND
PUT IN THE SUBJECT LINE "APPLICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE".
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
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Front Line Defenders is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are
committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where
everyone is able to bring their full potential. We strive to create a
welcoming space where everyone, no matter their gender, race,
ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
education, or disability, is valued and respected.
In providing protection and support to human rights defenders, Front
Line Defenders and its staff are committed to:
* focus on the primacy and centrality of defenders;
* demonstrate profound respect and empathy for defenders;
* meet the needs expressed by the defenders in a fast, flexible and
relentless manner;
* achieve tangible impact;
* act with independence, impartiality and integrity;
* perform with dedication, professionalism and accountability;
* show transparency and openness;
* develop participative and cooperative relations.
_NOTE: Due to the COVID-**Apply on the website** pandemic, Front Line
Defenders is following Government of Ireland guidance and its own
safety protocols for the workplace. Staff members are not working from
the office until it is determined to be safe to do so. The successful
candidate will work from home and will be equipped with a Front Line
Defenders computer and IT support._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
