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Head - Communications

Vacancy #:   5313
Unit:   TRAFFIC International
Organisation:   TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC)
Location:   TRAFFIC International, Cambridge, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Reporting to:   Executive Director
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   SP
Expected start date:   01 May 2020
Type of contract:   Indefinite
Closing date:   15 March 2020 (extended)
BACKGROUND
TRAFFIC is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. TRAFFIC’s local engagement is managed through programme offices operating under the auspices of the UK charity, with staff based in a hub office and at other strategic locations where necessary. Programme offices operate within a geographic area of responsibility focused on one or multiple countries where TRAFFIC aims to help deliver priority programme outcomes. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues.

The salary range for this position is £53,000 - £55,000 p.a. dependent on skills and experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:
• Manages and coordinates the planning, implementation and evaluation of TRAFFIC’s communications activities in order to:
- optimize the organisation’s profile and marketing, and
- maximize the influence of its programmatic outputs.

• Leads the Communications Group of TRAFFIC’s Global Office, coordinates with communications staff in other TRAFFIC offices and participates in management and coordination processes with other leaders in TRAFFIC.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Strategy and management:
• Plays a key role in shaping and communicating of TRAFFIC’s strategic vision, niche and organizational identity;
• Leads the design, implementation and adaptive management of TRAFFIC’s overall communications strategy;
• Ensures internal coordination between the Communications Group and other components of the TRAFFIC Global and Programme Offices and participates in internal management and task teams;
• Supports development of dedicated communications capacity in TRAFFIC Programme Offices and convenes communications capacity development across the organization.

Delivery channels:
• Oversees development, management and maintenance of the TRAFFIC website www.traffic.org;
• Manages the production of a weekly electronic newsletter;
• Oversees and engages in distribution of information and materials through TRAFFIC’s social media channels;
• Oversees publication of and production of TRAFFIC annual reports, such as the Charity Commission statutory report, and production of the TRAFFIC Bulletin, together with other TRAFFIC staff and consultants as appropriate;
• Oversees and manages TRAFFIC's global media outreach, and guides local media outreach by communications focal points in TRAFFIC’s Programme Offices;
• Acts as a key media spokesperson for TRAFFIC;
• Plans and delivers event communications strategies;
• Advises TRAFFIC staff on opportunities to increase TRAFFIC’s visibility in promotional activities in the public arena e.g. speaking in conferences and other events.

Delivery quality:
• Advises on choice of communications tools and approaches to maximize profile and influence;
• Advises on consistency of style in line with TRAFFIC standards and accuracy in the presentation of TRAFFIC's research results, analysis and policy;
• Carries out communications final clearance of all TRAFFIC’s outputs to ensure they are in line with TRAFFIC’s publications standards;
• Ensures that media interviews, statements and news releases are in line with organisational policy and programme objectives;
• Contributes to the monitoring and evaluation of the reach and effectiveness of TRAFFIC’s communications outputs.

Programme influence:
• Monitors and works with programme and policy staff to ensure the most appropriate messaging at all times in TRAFFIC/wildlife trade related media work, especially when related to global programme priorities.
• Provides guidance and support to programme and policy staff in the development and delivery of influence/communications plans related to programme outputs and initiatives;
• Oversees the management of TRAFFIC’s communications calendar and planning tools;
• Provides input to funding proposal and project development, ensuring adequate planning and budgeting of communications activities.

Marketing:
• Co-ordinates production of promotional materials used for marketing TRAFFIC work;
• Ensures Communications Group support to donor and project technical reporting;
• Leads the planning and oversees delivery of TRAFFIC’s digital fundraising;
• Seeks opportunities to fundraise for communications work, drafts proposals as and when required.

Partnerships:
• Coordinates TRAFFIC’s communication activities with WWF, IUCN and other strategic partners as appropriate, maintaining close collaboration and dialogue with relevant communications focal points;
• Participates in joint communications planning and delivery work with TRAFFIC’s strategic partners;
• Ensures appropriate external profile of TRAFFIC partnerships.
REQUIREMENTS
  • A degree in media studies, communications or other relevant discipline.
• Seven years of professional experience in the international communications field, including proven experience in developing results-oriented strategies, managing communications projects and dealing with time-sensitive international media enquiries.
• A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail; strong writing skills; familiarity with electronic publishing.
• Proven experience working in an intercultural environment.
• Fluency in English and, preferably, a working knowledge of French, Spanish or another language relevant to TRAFFIC’s programme engagement;
• An ability to work cooperatively with others, both in an office situation and with staff of other TRAFFIC offices and strategic partners
• A willingness to travel widely and frequently and work under pressure.
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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