Communications Manager (Casual III)

The Communications Manager (Casual III) will lead on the development and implementation of LGIs communications strategy working closely with the team helping to amplify our vision give visibility to our impact and strengthen our partnerships. This role is central to building LGIs voice across platforms engaging key audiences and ensuring our work is communicated with clarity and impact.

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients consultants collaborators co-workers field sites and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

This role would operate as part of a virtual international team. The essential functions include:

• Update and execute an integrated communications plan that aligns with LGIs mission goals and evolving priorities and strengthens the strategic positioning of LGI with key audiences to catalyse urgent action around SDG4
• Work across LGIs three transformation areas Education Workforce Initiative Systems Delivery and School Health and Nutrition - develop and implement communications plans for each and provide support for each workstream that highlights impactful activities bolsters strategic partnerships and promotes work outputs such as research reports and toolkits in a manner that will ultimately contribute to LGIs impact and reach
• Create clear compelling narratives that highlight LGIs specific offer thought leadership and practical work in global education.
• Manage multi-media content development and digital communications including drafting and posting updates to LinkedIn creating newsletters regular blog updates and curating engaging visual and written materials being conscious of including diverse voices and sharing content in an accessible way.
  • Across platforms and content intentionally centre voices from the Global South.
  • Ensure work product is cognizant of emerging trends in development international education and communications best practice.
  • Integrate the voice and experience of LGI Champions to amplify our impact and reach
• Manage suppliers for example copy editors editors designers illustrators video editors and photographers and ensure they support LGI as needed and deliver on time and quality.
• Manage LGIs mailing list and ensure compliance with data-protection laws and good practice across jurisdictions
• Collaborate with partners to align messaging and coordinate joint communications efforts for events research dissemination and campaigns.
• Provide support for LGIs presence at key global and regional events including event management preparing speaker briefs talking points power point presentations and event summaries.
• Monitor and report on engagement and performance across communications channels (mainly LinkedIn and own website) using analytics and audience insights to refine strategies and adapt tactics as needed.
• Support with media relations as required.
• Collaborate with the Education Development Centre central communications team to ensure work is cross-promoted internally and externally.
• Manage the maintenance of the LGI website (via a 3rd party supplier) ensuring all updates are complete such as new resources blogs team bios and website maintenance.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of LGIs communications approach ensuring messages resonate with policymakers funders and key stakeholders.
• Be an active member of the LGI team.

Qualifications :

• 8 years experience in communications advocacy or a related field ideally in education development or policy environments.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of training & experience
• Masters degree desirable
• Strong project manager with excellent organizational skills able to manage multiple projects and balance competing priorities.
• Very clear writing and editing skills with an ability to tailor content for diverse audiences and formats.
• Proven track record managing digital platforms and creating engaging online content.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with partners and collaborators.
• Able to operate strategically but also with attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm dedication creativity innovation can do attitude able to deal with ambiguity at times.
• Familiarity with global education issues and a genuine interest in transforming education systems for better outcomes.
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries.
• English language fluency a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 360 products in particular PPT and Excel. Ability to use InDesign and Adobe is a plus.

Additional Information :

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EDC is a smoke-free workplace and offers a supportive work environment competitive salary.  

This non-benefits eligible position offers an anticipated hourly rate range between $38.46 - $43.27 (USD). Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity. EDC casual employees work as needed; this role anticipates approximately 10 hours per month. A casual position ends when the work is complete.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Part-time