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Street Child, a rapidly expanding international children's charity, are searching for a dynamic, confident individual with a passion for communications and a drive to make a difference. We need a Global Communications Officer who is adaptable, personable, and ready to tackle any task with gusto!

This is a real opportunity for a talented individual to drive forward their career in communications, working at the heart of our busy MMC (marketing, media and communications) team. If you're a proactive communicator with a passion for making a difference and the flexibility to take on diverse tasks, apply now and be a part of our dynamic team! Bottom of Form!

In this role you will be instrumental in enhancing the communication capabilities of our global programs and local partners. You will also be responsible for cultivating and nurturing celebrity partnerships, both existing and new, to support our mission. You'll collaborate closely with fundraising teams to create impactful collateral and refine fundraising strategies.

This role will report directly to our Senior Global Communications Manager but work closely with our fundraising teams and frequently support the rest of the organisation across programmes and global fundraising.

Supporting global programmes and local partners (30%):

• Identify compelling stories and program updates for amplification on Street Child's channels.


• Enhance in-country communication capabilities by creating materials and providing training.


• Assist program participation in external events and integrate communication plans into project timelines.


Developing celebrity partnerships (30%):

• Maintain relationships with celebrity supporters and drive partnership plans.


• Secure high-profile support for our activities and manage social media coverage sensitively.


• Identify and engage new high-profile supporters and advise colleagues on partnership strategies.


Communications resource for fundraising teams (20%):

• Provide communication support for fundraising events and community resource generation.


• Establish communication calendars and plan for fundraising initiatives.


Wider MMC Support (20%):

• Manage our digital asset bank and ensure best practice use.


• Monitor key metrics, deliver the Annual Report, and maintain our brand identity.


• Represent Street Child internally and externally and fulfill other role-related duties.
  
  Street Child began working in Sierra Leone in 2008 with one project for 100 children. In just 15 years we have reached over 1,000,000 children across more than 20 countries. Powerful, imaginative, professional, and at times brave, communications and story-telling have been a key driver in our early development - and will be equally critical if we are to continue to grow our impact for children living in the world's toughest contexts., We are experts in education, economic empowerment and protection programming. Our interventions are integrated to confront challenges, assuring safety as we afford access to schooling.


By coupling instantaneous change for children with an increase in the capacities of caregivers, communities and schools we support children to be safe, in school and learning in the long term.

Career Opportunities

We're looking to recruit passionate and dedicated people to help us ensure all children are safe, in school and learning.

Street Child sees a world where all children are safe, in school and learning. We specialise in supporting children and communities in low-resource environments and emergencies: recognising that the complex, compounded challenges that affect them require innovative, integrated interventions.

Joining the Street Child family means joining a team where you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference; encouraged by the dynamic and innovative approaches we take; inspired and challenged by the pace of growth and the problems we are solving and supported by your colleagues and the organisation to grow and bring your best.