For over half a century, we\u2019ve been campaigning for human rights wherever justice, freedom and truth are denied. We\u2019ve reshaped policies, challenged governments and taken corporations to task. In doing so, we\u2019ve changed thousands of lives for the better. Join Amnesty at our East and Southern Africa Regional office in Johannesburg and you will too.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Communications Consultant<\/strong> <\/p>\n ABOUT THE ROLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n This role is based at the Amnesty International East and Southern Africa Regional Offices in Johannesburg. This is an exciting role where you\u2019ll have a huge opportunity to make a difference. The role requires use of your practical skills in the development of multimedia content in support of various campaigns and public engagement efforts of the regional office and therefore offers plenty of scope to let your creativity and exceptional digital communication skills soar. It supports the delivery of compelling messages and stories to the right audiences through the right channels. You will maintain the regional office\u2019s social media channels and assist in the development of content that will help achieve challenging campaign and communication goals. You will lead the development and implementation of a regional communications strategy for Amnesty International in Southern Africa.<\/p>\n ABOUT YOU:<\/strong><\/p>\n An experienced communications professional. You will possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills creative and factual. You have knowledge and experience gained through technical training and work experience across different media, involving audio-visual and other non-text-based materials, with proven ability to work fluently with software for video, audio and print editing. You will have experience in a similar role in support of communications strategies in the NGO or private sector, with demonstrable potential and knowledge of working with regionally relevant digital platforms and tools and developing content for use across multiple digital channels and measuring reach and impact of online media and communications content. You are comfortable in use and maintenance of social networks within an organizational context, particularly for campaigning purposes, and in helping others to do the same. You have experience of negotiating workload and competing demands and ability to communicate effectively within a large and culturally diverse organization. You will also be confident in your ability to deal with multiple tasks and flexible in accepting ad hoc duties. Besides, you will be fluent in English and comfortable in communicating to staff of all levels from different departments in our offices around the world.<\/p>\n ABOUT US:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Amnesty International International Secretariat, which operates from several sites around the world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information globally.\u00a0We campaign for meaningful human rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards.\u00a0We provide strategic leadership, support and advice to the AI movement globally, fostering AI\u2019s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.<\/p>\n SCOPE OF WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n Programme content and communications management<\/strong><\/p>\n Social media channels<\/strong><\/p>\n Campaigns support<\/strong><\/p>\n Strategic communications<\/strong><\/p>\n Growth and engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n Impact Monitoring and Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n EQUALITY STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.<\/p>\n
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong>Johannesburg
\nDirectorate:\u00a0 <\/strong>Global Operations
\nType and Duration: <\/strong>6 Months FTC (with possibility of renewal)
\nWorking hours:\u00a0 <\/strong>35<\/p>\n\n
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