Position
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (min 2 days office)
Duration: Permanent
Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement
The purpose of MSFIreland's Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement team is to support MSF's strategic objectives to grow engagement and impact of MSF in Ireland and to support crisis-hit or neglected populations in need of medical care, by building awareness and compelling action in response to the humanitarian and medical challenges they face.
Public Engagement + Events
The purpose of this function is to execute public engagement, advocacy, event and associative activities and communications, to ensure the MSF's identity, values, experiences and positioning are successfully communicated to the Irish public, donors and supporters, university groups and general supporters, inline with MSF's strategic ambitions.
The role works within the Communications team and closely with colleagues in other teams/departments/functions to ensure that public engagement activities and events support and help deliver their objectives.
The role also plays a role in MSF global events network, to ensure MSFIreland's activities benefit from and inform our international colleagues; re-learnings, resources and ideas are shared.
Requirements
Demonstrable interest in humanitarian work
Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
Excellent written and oral communications skills
High degree of accuracy and good attention to detail
Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
Good networking skills and a confidence to communicate with a diverse range of people
Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite
The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, or similar platforms
Availability to work occasional weekends and evenings, including travel, with time off in lieu given
Other Information
Pay and Benefits
Competitive salary with six-point pay scale increments as part of annual performance review process
Employer Pension contribution at 10% of employee's salary
Bike to Work scheme
Application Process
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Please pay particular attention to the letter of motivation.
Please check that you have included the following in your application:
An up-to-date CV
Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements of the role
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date for applications: 02 July ****, *****pm GMT
Interviews: TBC
Contact
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Equal Opportunities Employer
MSF UK/IE is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
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