Communication Coordinator, ILC Africa at International Land Coalition (ILC)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and lead the implementation of the ILC Africa communications plan

• Develop/update the Regional Communications Plan (2022-2030), in line with the 2022-30 communications strategy and regional budget
• Carry out annual communications planning exercise with corporate and operational colleagues to contribute to streamlined workflow, and ensure that expectations on communications support are realistic, timely and in line with ILC’s communications objectives; monitor progress and adjust mid-year
• Manage ILC Africa brand, ensuring proper usage and approach of ILC branding guidelines within the network
• Contribute to ILC Africa resource mobilisation efforts through effective communications (branding and visibility)

Provide technical guidance/support to ILC Africa platforms

• Support the development and effective implementation of communications strategies from National Land Coalitions and Regional Platforms to tell their stories, with a special focus on human interest stories coming out of the contribution analysis
• Provide technical advice and guidance in the area of communications to ILC Africa member-led Platforms/Programs
• Support the uptake of ILC’s branding and visual identity in platforms (where applicable)

Communicate ILC Africa’s key messages and results, while increasing visibility through media partnerships and audience outreach, including within the network

• Write, edit and coordinate the production for the full range of ILC communications products, including web articles, success stories, blogs, and press releases
• In consultation with one-team, develop strong, clear and concise media messages and deliver them through appropriate means such as interviews, events, media briefings, and story placements
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and leading media outlets in Africa and internationally
• Pitch stories and op-eds to newswires and media outlets in Africa and internationally
• Stay reactive to current events and media trends. Identify storytelling opportunities to promote land rights, ILC Africa and the work of ILC Africa members
• Together with the Communications One-Team, launch an ambassador programme to increase visibility
• Conduct an internal network outreach campaign to increase the number of members included in ILC’s contact database
• Working with ILC One Team to identify and support global and regional campaigns that reflect the objectives of ILC Africa’s communications plan.

Lead content curation and management across ILC Africa social media and digital platforms

• Oversee production and dissemination of quality corporate and programmatic materials, including monthly newsletter, annual reports, knowledge publications, brochures, fact sheets, and audio-visual materials
• Manage ILC Africa’s social media accounts and website; promote ILC good practices and members’ work.
• Measure our digital engagement through analytics, at least twice per year.

Coordinate communications support team/service providers, including writers, editors, translators, proof-readers and designers, printers

Other duties / Support to M&E and KML

• Draft the regional annual report and contribute to the annual and triennial Global reports on the basis of ILC’s M&E system and results in the region
• Contribute in the undertaking and final redaction of ILC’s Contribution Analyses and their regional dissemination through human interest stories.
• Support the planning and implementation of regional KML.
• Prepare high quality learning documents (yearly knowledge products as spelt out in the KM strategy) on identified themes by supporting best practices and outcomes from continental initiatives and country processes

QUALIFICATIONS / PRECONDITIONS:

• At least a bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in communications, journalism or other related social sciences study areas.
• At least 5 years of experience working for International Organisations with similar responsibilities.
• Experience in web-publishing, social media and web-based editorial;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex policy issues into accessible products;
• Demonstrable creativity and a flair for identifying interesting and newsworthy stories and successfully pitching them to a range of media outlets;
• Proficiency with the technical aspects of producing and distributing digital media content, and experience in engaging audiences through effective management of social media channels and tools;
• Excellent computer literacy, with familiarity with common content management software (DRUPAL, Wordpress), information technologies and web-based analytical tools (Sprout Social, Google Analytics, Mailchimp).
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multitask and work under pressure to meet individual project needs
• Being familiar with ILC and/or other land rights organizations is a strong asset.