Communications and information officer Christian Aid

Christian Aid is brave, passionate and outspoken. Are you? We’re looking for an experienced communications professional who not only understands the West Africa/DR Congo region, but can also engage a range of audiences on poverty issues.

You will be responsible for gathering and communicating human-interest stories from a number of countries. Constantly looking for innovative ways to tell those stories on and offline, you’ll help to communicate the impact of our work and break through indifference.

Your strong background in marketing, communications or journalism, ideally within an NGO, must include exposure to developing countries. You will be able to demonstrate that you are able to communicate complex stories using a variety of communications channels. A willingness to travel to areas of instability, along with fluent spoken and written French, is essential.

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the structures and rules that keep people poor. And we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and the flexibility that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers

Creativity and innovation
Please give an example of innovative communications you have been responsible for, how you chose your communications channels and what the overall outcome was.

Teamwork
In this role you will work with teams located all over the world. Please describe a project where you have worked cross-organisationally and how you contributed to achieving shared objectives
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Information gathering
Tell us about a communications project or initiative where you have gathered material from a number of different sources and taken responsibility for ensuring it is accurate and authentic.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
You will be required to have a standard disclosure check from the CRB.
As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Download the role profile (162 KB pdf)
To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to:  recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:
Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: 356-MA
Closing date: 9am, Monday 22 October 2012
Interview date: To be confirmed
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.