PR and Communications Specialist

Serbia, Belgrade

NGO

Public relations

• Personal information
• Education
• Work experience
• Languages
• Computer skills
• Skills
• Attachment CV

Foundation SOS Children’s Villages Serbia is non-governmental, humanitarian organization dedicated to the welfare of children and strengthening of families and communities. Their work is aimed to the wellbeing of children and the creation of permanent improvement of the conditions in which children live.

If you are very good in handling of new situations, responsible, dynamic and optimistic, love the challenges and see the development of your career in the area of fundraising for vulnerable children, you want to have the special meaning of your work and looking for a dynamic, professional and friendly environment, foundation SOS Children’s Villages Serbia is looking for the new team member in the following position:

Main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Fundraising activities by pursuing opportunities to externally promote the fundraising campaigns and activities in order to increase the public recognition and foster a positive image, strengthen brand awareness, credibility and acceptance,
• Positioning SOS Children’s Villages as a strong partner among potential and existing supporters based on SOS Children’s Villages roots, vision, mission and values,
• Developing all external communications strategies in alignment with the overall organization strategy,
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating activities related to plan of external communication measures,
• Organizing crisis communications in close cooperation with the national crisis management team,
• Identifying key media players on the market, and building strong relations with all relevant parties,
• Managing media relations, organizing press conferences, media briefings and other media events when needed,
• Accompany fundraising campaigns, support fundraising colleagues with expertise for external communications and adaptation of content for all channels,
• Closely cooperate with management to pursue a consistent message about the organisation and its mission and activities.

Requirements:

• University degree in social or organizational sciences, preferably in journalism, PR and communications, marketing,
• Minimum 3 years of experience similar job positions,
• Preferably experience in working within NGO sector and foundations,
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong relations with people at all levels,
• Strong presentation, influencing and public speaking skills,
• Fluency in English,
• PC literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),
• Driver’s licence: B category.

Closing date: 9th December 2017

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.