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TITLE: Global Campaign Communications Manager
TEAM/PROGRAMME:
Global Campaign Team
GRADE: TBC
LOCATION:
London, UK
CONTRACT LENGTH: Permanent
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or
access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Communications Manager is responsible for to developing and driving the implementation of an
effective internal and external communications strategy and tactics for Save the Children’s priority
campaign. Save the Children’s current global campaign to end preventable child deaths, EVERY ONE,
ends in December 2015. We will launch our next priority campaign, focused on excluded children, in
early 2016.
The post holder chairs the Global Campaign Communications Working Group, which reports into the
Global Campaign Task Group. To deliver the role the post holder works collaboratively with
colleagues in Save the Children Member media, social media and related communications teams, the
Regional Communications leads and the Global Media Unit, and with other functions of the Global
Campaign Team and campaigns and advocacy colleagues across Save the Children, including
mobilisation, advocacy and monitoring and evaluation, to develop integrated strategies.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Global Campaign Mobilisation Director
Staff reporting to this post: Dotted line to Global Campaign Internal Communications Manager;
consultants, where required
Budget Responsibilities: no direct responsibility
Role Dimensions: this is a highly demanding, fast-moving role that requires strong skills in
communications strategy development, project and line management, written and spoken
communication and social media, to deliver the message and increase engagement in our global
campaign. The role will require an ability to work in a networked structure across functional and
geographical boundaries.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
1. Lead the development of a communications strategy and plan for the next global campaign,
maximizing the communications potential of national, regional and international influencing
opportunities, events, ambassadors and innovative social media engagement tools, ensuring the
consistency and coherence of our external communication, working closely with the next
campaign planning groups, the Global Media Unit (GMU) and other Save the Children
International communications colleagues
2. Chair and drive the work of the Global Campaign Communications Working Group, reporting
in to the Global Campaign Task Group, to develop and coordinate our external messaging and
tactics for the global campaign, and to build our communications capacity and skills globally
3. Develop our engagement with external partners to significantly increase the reach of our
message and bring in cutting edge communications thinking to improve our execution, including
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working with the GMU to develop media partnerships
4. Collaborate with the GMU at key campaign events and opportunities, ensuring that the
campaign narrative is well reflected and that campaigns and communications staff in country
offices, regional offices, global advocacy offices and members receive timely media and social
media resources, appropriate to their context
5. Guide the work of the Global Campaign Internal Communications Manager, working closely
with the SCI Communications Director, to engage and mobilise our international and Member
staff in the campaign and ensure that our internal communications materials are effective and
coherent across country office, regional and Member internal communications. Maintain
editorial oversight of the campaign bulletin, website and social media presence, linking with
Member social media teams
6. Support campaign related communications for the International CEO, maintain editorial control
of communications products including op-eds, blogs and social media content
7. Oversee the production of global campaign communications products, tools, materials and
publications for internal and external audiences
8. Oversee the communications flow from the campaign, linking closely with the advocacy and
mobilization strategies to maximize impact
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:
 holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role
modelling Save the Children values
 holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the
freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to
improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
 sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their
own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
 widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
 future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
 builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external
partners and supporters
 values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
 approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
 develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
 willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
 honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. International Development; Politics, International
Relations; global health). Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both
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internally and externally
Proven success in developing and implementing complex campaigns, media or communications
projects
Proven success in delivering high quality communications, products or tools targeting a diverse
range of audiences.
Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including
influencing and negotiation.
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for
the organisation
Experience of developing and managing communications content and tools and making best use
of user-created content.
Excellent written communication skills in English, with a proven ability to distil large amounts of
information for diverse audiences; skills in other languages would be an advantage
An understanding of advocacy and campaigns, and the role that communications plays in
campaign impact
Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage
multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards
An ability to work as part of a team within a networked structure, and to maintain good
working relationships with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries
An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on
external opportunities
A commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and
Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies
and procedures.
Additional job responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be
required to carry out additional duties appropriate to their level of skills and experience.
JD written by: Steve Haines
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JD agreed by: Patrick Watt
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