{"id":45840,"date":"2019-04-04T18:17:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T16:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=45840"},"modified":"2019-04-04T18:17:02","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T16:17:02","slug":"embassy-of-ireland-in-south-africa-current-job-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/embassy-of-ireland-in-south-africa-current-job-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"Embassy of Ireland in South Africa Current Job Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"
The work of the Embassy is guided by a five year Mission Strategy (2017-2021). The key goal of the strategy is that \u2018Ireland\u2019s values and interests are applied to optimise benefits for citizens of Ireland, South Africa, Zimbabwe and other countries of accreditation\u2019. The scope of the Embassy work includes political, trade and economic, development cooperation, consular assistance and support to Irish Diaspora.<\/p>\n
The Embassy is now seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Communications Manager to join its team and lead on communications across all areas of the Embassy\u2019s work.<\/p>\n
Job Title:\u00a0<\/strong>Communications Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Location: <\/strong>Embassy of Ireland, Pretoria<\/p>\n Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Role Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n The successful candidate will be a member of the Embassy of Ireland Team and report to the Second Secretary\/Public Diplomacy Lead.<\/p>\n The focus of this role is to lead the development and implementation of a Communication Strategy to highlight the work of the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, as well as promote a positive image of the Embassy, Ireland and Ireland\u2019s Foreign Policy objectives. The role will include:<\/p>\n This role also includes support to the consular, trade and diplomatic\/political outputs in the Embassy strategy.<\/p>\n Key Performance Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n Communication to the public and target audiences on the work of the Embassy and results achieved, with particular responsibility for coordination of public diplomacy and outreach work across the Embassy; and creating and editing content for the Embassy website and social media accounts.<\/p>\n Strengthening the Embassy\u2019s knowledge on topics of interest, including relevant political, economic and development issues, through monitoring and analysis of media coverage and communication of findings to Embassy teams<\/p>\n Contribution to Whole of Embassy Strategic Planning and Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n Communications and teamwork<\/strong><\/p>\n Other<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifications, skills and experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n Essential<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Desirable<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested candidates should forward (i) a cover letter for the position outlining their suitability and their interests in working for the Embassy of Ireland; (ii) a sample of written work (maximum 5 pages) and (iii) their most recent Curriculum Vitae with a list of references including current manager, to\u00a0Nokwazi Nhleko\u00a0nokwazi.nhleko@dfa.ie<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after a month please consider your application unsuccessful.<\/p>\n Only South African Nationals or candidates who have a valid work permit for the duration of the contract will be considered.<\/p>\n Candidates should submit information electronically to the above email address.\u00a0By submitting information electronically, parties accept that data may not be fully secure.\u00a0 Any personal information submitted to us will only be used for its intended purposes and will be destroyed when no longer needed. Any other processing or disclosure of personal data is not allowed other than in the exceptional circumstances provided for under the Data Protection Acts.”<\/em><\/p>\n The Irish Embassy in South Africa is an equal opportunities employer.<\/p>\n Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>Friday, 12 April, 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The work of the Embassy is guided by a five year Mission Strategy (2017-2021). The key goal of the strategy is that \u2018Ireland\u2019s values and interests are applied to optimise…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1353,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[182,1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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