JOB DETAILS:

Working within the CAN-I Communications team, the responsibilities of the CAN-I Internal Communications Officer include:

• • Co-develop and execute an internal communications strategy for the CANI secretariat
  • Co-create and design communications content, including email updates, newsletters and presentations for the CAN network
  • Co-create, write and design flagship reports for CANI, including the annual report
  • Co-create, write and design pitch-decks for fundraising purposes
  • Co-create, write and design presentations for internal and external webinars, and clip up key interventions for use on social media
  • Create digital promotional content for webinars across the network and for social media
  • Create and publish LinkedIn posts for
  • Populate and manage the governance and people sections of the CANI website
  • Basic capturing and editing of videos and photos at key internal events, particularly the Annual Strategy Meeting, and their timely distribution to the network
  • Work with CANI teams to ensure internal communication is clear, consistent, and aligned with goals, values, tone and style
  • Work with CANI secretariat team to ensure the CAN logo is being consistently and coherently used for network communications
  • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications, and make recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis
  • Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure that internal communications are timely and relevant
  • Together with the CAN-I Communications team, provide support to address additional needs of the CAN-I Secretariat, such as the design and distribution of the ECO newsletter

Education and professional qualifications: 

At least three years’ experience – and no more than five years – in internal communications, with a focus on design and content creation rather than strategy, working in an organisation – not necessarily not-for-profit, or equivalent academic/vocational experience in communications.

• Proven internal communications and design expertise.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of newsletter writing and of email marketing tools, for example, MailChimp.
• Proficient English writing skills
• Design and photo editing skills, for example, Photoshop, Adobe and Canva for enhancing reports.
• Proven track record of communicating complex, sensitive or technical issues in creative, simple terms.
• Great communication and coordination skills with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of civil society priorities working in the climate justice movement.
• Basic image capturing and editing skills for videos and photos.
• Basic website uploading experience.

Skills and abilities

• • Comfortable and confident in taking initiative, and working independently and proactively.
  • Organised and able to work to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in different socio-cultural contexts.
  • Experienced in working remotely and using IT tools, as part of a diverse and international team.
  • Strong identification with CAN’s values including but not limited to transparency, honesty,  inclusiveness, empathy, solidarity and respect.

Language ability

• Fluency in spoken and written English required.
• Any additional language will be an advantage.

IT skills and requirements 

• Computer skills: advanced competence in MS Office, Google Suite, and Zoom, and project management tools, e.g. Slack.
• Knowledge of communication tools like Mailchimp, WordPress and social media tools.
• Comfortable editing content – text, video, photo – quickly and on brand.
• Ability to coordinate and/or lead meetings and work plans in a virtual environment.

Travel

• Ability to travel internationally up to 15% of the time, incl. ability and availability to travel for 1-2 weeks, once or twice yearly.