Communications Officer

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The Humanitarian Coalition is looking to hire a
*Communications Officer/ Senior Communications Officer!
*

The Position

• *Reporting to the Communications and Marketing Manager of the Humanitarian Coalition, the Communications / Senior Communications Officer is responsible for gathering, organizing, and disseminating communications content from the emergency response projects of our member organizations. They will maximize the use of a wide range of communication channels to increase our reach and achieve communication goals.

The ideal candidate has a good understanding of, or is motivated to learn about, international disaster relief. They have strong language skills in both English and French, are a self-starter and a team player.

The Humanitarian Coalition
Based in Ottawa, the Humanitarian Coalition brings together leading aid organizations to provide Canadians with a simple and effective way to help during international humanitarian disasters. Member agencies join forces to raise funds, partner with the government, and mobilize media, businesses and individual Canadians. Together, we are saving more lives.

CARE Canada is a founding member of the Humanitarian Coalition and administers Human Resources on behalf of the Coalition. Visit www.humanitariancoalition.ca for more information.

Tasks

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*Gather and organize communications and reporting materials from member organizations: photos, case studies, videos, news

• Identify good stories and photos, and edit for various channels, especially the website and social media
• Gather relevant resources from news and emergency reports
• Establish and implement social media calendar
• Use analytics to inform social media activity
• Edit photos, videos and content for use on social media and website
• Write blogs based on case studies
• Post stories on website
• Update website for appeals and other frequent disasters
• Prepare press releases
• Support all communications activities during appeals
• Other communications tasks, as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in communications or related field
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a communications role, including social media, media relations and web content
• Bilingualism (oral and written) required, with advanced English writing and storytelling skills, and proficiency in French
• Experience in editing photos and videos; familiarity with basic graphic design
• Familiarity with website content management
• Applicable knowledge of relevant computer software (Microsoft Office Suite); knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Drupal would be an asset
• Highly organized and works well independently
• Good team player
• Able to work well under pressure, and work extra hours during first two weeks of national fundraising appeals

Compensation/Terms

• Starting Salary Range between 58,000 – 68,000, depending on skills and experience
• Permanent contract within a dynamic team
• Full benefits: dental, medical, vision care, paramedical, life insurance (some exceptions may apply) and professional and confidential Employee Assistance Program services
• Generous leave entitlements, including an end of the year paid closure

How to Apply
Please apply with your cover letter and resume. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for submissions is February 20, 2022.

The Humanitarian Coalition is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

As part of the Humanitarian Coalition’s commitment to preventing sexualharassment,exploitation_ and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role, you are giving us consent to contact your previous_employersto seek information in line with this scheme.

Location: Ottawa,ON,Canada, Ottawa, ON

Job Type: Permanent