Job Vacancy | Communication Officer (Interim JD)

2 Months with possibility of extension

Part Time (30h /week)

Typically reporting to the Communications Focal Point, the Communications Officer is responsible for creating communications content on behalf of Lesvos Solidarity. He/ She is part of a team providing strategic relations and communication services to internal and external stakeholders. Delivering sound advice, strategy, planning and implementation on various communication matters is core to the role.

• Maintain organisation-wide media and communications plan for social media
• Drafting of content for a variety of communications outputs of the organisation (i.e. website, newsletter,
  reports, presentations)
• Writing of content for a variety of communications outputs of the organisation (i.e. website, newsletter, reports, presentations)
• Post social media updates (needs to be specific for norm and emergency situations)
• Respond to external inquiries (max. after 48 hours of incoming communication) and follow-ups as required.
• Respond to internal inquiries (max. after 48 hours of incoming communication, except for requests marked as urgent) and follow-ups as required.
• Engage with people on social media channels.
• Support in organizing and planning networking events - attending events when required, and acting as a
  spokesperson.
• Lead the creative outputs of the department.
• Collate and adjust LeSol media kit.
• Update LeSol website.
• Facilitate/contribute to other departments' external media/comms content.
• Speak at LeSol’s events (according to subject and expertise).
• Represent department / project internally in cross-departmental bodies and meetings (in absence of a
  coordinator).
• Present- along with Advocacy expert departmental /project status updates in organisation-wide status-update meetings (in absence of a coordinator).
• Contribute to the writing of Standard Operating Procedures for all processes related to Comms and Advocacy.
• Follow ISO procedures.
• Work closely with the Fundraising department for proposal writing (assisting with media material) and reporting for the same reason.
• Assist with the induction process of volunteers for the department.

• 2+ years prior experience in a communications or marketing role
• Fluency in Greek and English
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to compose engaging and accurate content
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office programs
• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset

• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Familiarity with the best practices of common social media platforms
• Knowledge of best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Open to different cultures, social backgrounds and ideas
• Ability to work in an unstable and changing environment