Comhlámh is seeking applications from qualified, experienced and enthusiastic communications personnel for the key position of Communications Project Officer.

Comhlámh’s mission is to foster good practice and critical engagement in volunteering and action for development  Comhlámh is committed to: being the leading voice and source of information on volunteering for development in Ireland; strengthening our role and position as coordinator and advocate for  good practice in volunteering for development; promoting and supporting volunteers and development workers to critically engage in volunteering and action for development; and growing and engaging our members and network to create societal and attitudinal change on development issues.

This position is being recruited on a 4 day week basis and will offered at the Project Officer scale ranging from €24,000 up to €36,000 (4 day basis). Appointment will be made according to suitability, experience and qualifications. This post is subject to ongoing sustained funding.  The post is being offered on a one year contract basis and is subject to sustained funding.

Application Procedure:

Please apply with a covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria and a CV to recruitment@comhlamh.org entering Communications PO in the subject line.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 8th January 2016 at 17:00 GMT.  Interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th of January 2016.

Person Specification

Communications Project Officer

Qualifications:  Degree in Communications/Journalism or Public Relations, Marketing or related discipline (or equivalent acquired learning)

Experience:  Minimum 2 years experience working in a similar role

Essential Criteria

Experience of developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating organisational communications strategies.
Excellent written, oral and online communication skills
The ability to write clearly and accessibly on complex issues, and to develop communicable key messages for a variety of stakeholders through various media
Experience of design, branding, organisational identity and messaging work
Proven track record managing social media accounts for projects across multiple platforms with an understanding of developing an organisational voice and using various analytics to gauge audience and reach
Experience of media engagement – both traditional and new media.
Knowledge and experience of strategies for supporting and engaging stakeholders and supporters.
Experience of project management within a communications context.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Experience of working to a budget.
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and produce high quality outputs.
Ability to use own initiative and to work effectively alone and collaboratively as part of a team.
Flexible attitude with proactive approach.
Flexibility in relation to working hours as some evening and weekend work may be required around Ireland.
Experience and track record with the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Indesign and Photoshop, and Premiere.
Experience and track record with administration of WordPress
Experience of managing payment gateways such as Paypal, GoCardLess etc
Familiarity with CRM software and databases (ideally Salesforce).

Desirable

Experience of working for a not-for profit or non-governmental organisation, membership organisation or trade union.
Knowledge of fundraising and membership development.