Research Communications Officer at Samuel Hall

Tasks & Responsibilities

Research Dissemination & Project Communications

• Plan tailored dissemination strategies around research, conferences, papers or events with senior researchers
• Media strategy development, training and delivery to raise the profile of Samuel Hall and its work
• Pitching stories and proactively finding opportunities and angles, writing and distributing press releases and opinion editorials
• Drafting and/or editing research, brochures and thought-leadership outputs in line with our style guide and methodological standards
• Content creation – web copy, blog posts, opinion editorials
• Identify, commission and work with external communications agencies on specific project dissemination.
• Providing effective counsel to the world’s leading development and humanitarian actors; contributing to communications and dissemination strategies for flagship projects and multi-year research consortia
• Working with graphic design agencies and freelancers
• Support with conceptualising creative events and execution

New Business Development

• Develop relationships with advocacy focal points in client / partner organisations
• Preparing for client meetings and new business pitches
• Developing materials and briefing documents ahead of partner, donor and networking meetings.
• Drafting and contributing to positioning pieces to enable regular and effective engagement with partners.

Opportunities for Growth

• Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research, implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development, everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable
• them to acquire new skills and knowledge. We commit to helping you to:
• Grow within the organisation, with gradual increases in responsibility and accountability, and exposure to our different roles within the Development Unit.
• Grow to become a sought-after focal point for development and humanitarian actors, with the opportunity for continued learning, and the chance to become a key voice in your area of expertise.
• Grow your personal and professional network as we expand our list of partners.

Vacancy Requirements

• 2-3 years’ relevant industry experience with knowledge of key donors, institutional frameworks and stakeholders and/or research in contexts of migration, displacement, and international development
• Excellent spoken and written skills in English (French, Arabic and/or additional languages a plus)
• Confident presentation and speaking skills, with the ability to build strong professional relationships
• Track record of delivering results with a deep understanding of media relations and the press
• Strategic thinking and a keen attention to detail
• Team player who can thrive in a global environment
• Ability to cope under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive and able to work under own initiative
• Appetite for knowledge and improvement

Desirable

• Marketing and events experience
• Design skills and/or video editing experience
• Proficiency with any of the following tools: InDesign, Mailchimp, Squarespace, Venngage
• Past experience specific to the Middle East and North Africa, Central/South Asia and/or the East and Horn of Africa