Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Communications Officer for CRS Philippines works closely with the CRS PH Communications Manager and Program Teams to create content and to ensure strategic alignment of communications, consistent messaging and a strong brand identity. The Communications Officer creates content and uses effective communications channels to reach several different audiences and help increase CRS Philippines positioning for funding and influence. This includes stories, multimedia and reports as required, as well as ensuring CRS compliance with donor branding and marking requirements.
Specifically, this position will support CRS Philippines projects and initiatives in climate resilience, livelihoods and land restoration.
Responsibilities
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Co-develop CRS Philippines Communications Plan together with the Communications Manager
- Write, design and manage the production of creative and compelling communication and marketing material –stories, photos, video, fact sheets, brochures, etc. - for various audiences, including public and private donors, local and national governments, local Church, partners, media and others as needed.
- Coordinate freelancers in the production of the above marketing materials as needed.
- Develop IEC materials tailored fit for specific audiences and aligned with the programmatic goals of CRS projects
- Support the procurement processes for licenses, equipment and applications needed to implement the Country Program's (CP's) communications plan.
- Use and tailor agency messages for each audience and identify and utilize effective distribution channels to disseminate communications materials to key audiences.
- As appropriate, manage social media channels and create content for platforms like Facebook. LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
- Develop and maintain relationships with local media and help identify opportunities to reach key audiences, and coach country program staff in effective local media representation.
- Support the dissemination of relevant information among personnel, partners, project participants, or other relevant actors related to the CP.
- Manage and coordinate the staging of CRS Philippines events, e.g. forums, conferences, workshops, webinars, etc.
- Provide marketing and communications support for events, including signage, handouts, talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc., and convene local media whenever a CRS event takes place.
- Support the creation of processes, manuals and training for CP staff and partners on issues related to communications, marketing, and media created for the development of the CP.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related fields; experience working with INGOs or UN agencies, is an advantage.
- Minimum three years marketing and communication experience, ideally for an NGO or an organization in development and relief programming.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills is required.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Canva, is strongly desired.
- Experience in video production
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and friendly manner.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with indigenous peoples
Required Languages: English and Filipino.
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
About Us
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About The Team
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate's ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements
. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
