Communications and Visibility Officer

Communications and Visibility Officer

SPC - Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Suva, Fiji

The role 

Communications and Visibility Officer will be responsible for the USAID-funded One Health Programme communications and visibility.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Implementation and monitoring of a communications plan with a people-centered approach

• Implementation of One Health Branding and Marking Plan.
• Communicate the goals and key elements of the plan to all sub-grantees and relevant stakeholders.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation of the plan.

Project One Health visibility

• Lead the development of content and informational materials which include feature stories, videos, multimedia content for social media platforms and website.
• Coordinate and contribute to the design of One Health collateral including but not limited to, stickers, brochures, videos, posters, clothing, and merchandise.
• Actively seek and secure opportunities to promote the work of One Health.

Event planning

• Coordinate the public communication elements of One Health events including workshops, conference, meetings, knowledge exchanges, and milestone celebrations at national and regional levels.
• Develop communications plans, concept notes, programmes and agendas.
• Organise digital communication at events and conferences to drive action.

Strategic communication support

• Provide guidance to SPC Communications staff and sub-grantees on USAID/ One Health communications.
• Provide support to the Information, Communication and Knowledge Management (ICKM) team and sub-grantees for the advancement of a People-centered Approach in the region in line with the goals of One Health.

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Key selection criteria

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or equivalent work experience.

Technical expertise

• At least 5 years of communications-related experience.
• Experience in a regional or international context.
• Experience in digital communications.
• Proven experience in designing a range of communication materials and multimedia products.
• Social media management experience.
• Experience drafting, implementing, and monitoring communications strategies.
• Ability to convey complex messages to different audiences.
• Photographic and video skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent writing skills with an eye for detail.
• Experience working in the Pacific.
• Excellent time management.
• Dealing with donor projects.

Language skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

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