We know that young people are capable of changing the world – we see it every day! However, we need to convince the rest of the world, and that’s where you come in.

Restless Development is recruiting a Communications coordinator to work as a core part of our small Global Communications Team, developing and strengthening Global youth Coomunication, Multimedia content development and supporting and advising and managing our 9 hubs and helping to develop our agency Communications Strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that these priorities are subject to change dependent on a shift to the strategy and workplan in the coming year.

1) Develop and Strengthen the Global Youth Communications:

• Raise our online visibility by engaging and growing our online community of volunteers, activists, partners, and supporters through Restless Developments
  – Social Channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
  – Newsletters
  – Blog
• Increase the volume and impact of our content created by and in partnership with young people in line with our global strategy
• Manage and strengthen our Youth Reporters and Creators to provide content for our communications.

2) Multimedia content development

• Work with a global team of communications staff and creators on story gathering and coordinating content for Restless channels.
• Ensure content is on the content bank with the right permissions
• Support hubs and other teams to create engaging content that represents the full breadth of our programmes and advocacy work
• Create and support new digital content as required
• Proficient in video production and editing (Instagram Reels, Youtube Shorts, short videos for the website).
• Proficient in graphic design (Canva / Adobe Illustrator / Adobe InDesign)
• Proficiency in animation and creating short animated videos (preferable)

3)Other Unit and Hub support and coordination

• Coordinate, and strengthen the flow of communications and support to our Hubs.
• Provide support to and strategic advice on affiliated social media accounts such as the Schools Triathlon and Hub accounts
• Work with other teams to plan digital activity around events or comms products e.g. reports and events.
• Provide training in communications to our staff and networks around the world and support with communications for events such as the Schools Triathlon

4) Strategic support and growth

• Support the growth, metrics and impact of a global youth community
• Understanding of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and experience with content analysis
• Experience with managing WordPress and other content management systems
• Support the External Engagement team to develop our new strategy on how we grow youth engagement, power and voice and develop and test new metrics
• Potential to manage or oversee other staff and interns in hubs to keep a track of the analytics and growth in engagement strengthening youth global network and communications

5) Other

• Be reactive to emerging opportunities and ready to fulfil other duties as required
• You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
• Other duties as required.

Direct Reports : Potential to manage an officer, funding dependent

Visa Requirement : Must have the right to work in the country of residence

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.

Our value: HEART – We are who we serve. We are brave.

Behaviour: Supports managers to embed a values led culture within their team. Uses values to guide decision making and group actions. Is driven to generate ideas which continually improve ways of working, involving others in problem solving. Adapts style to cope with and support others through change.

Our value: HEAD – Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.

Behaviour: Strives for continual improvement against individual goals, seeking opportunities to maximise their contribution to team priorities. Supports others to deliver quality and improve their work. Takes ownership for ensuring value-for-money in the areas for which they take partial ownership. With guidance, takes ownership for programme elements and/or internal processes. Considers underlying issues and Restless Values when making operational decisions.

Our value: VOICE – We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.

Behaviour: Confidently leads programme elements and/or internal processes. Will typically manage one or more junior staff members and is seen as a leader amongst their peers. Regularly seeks feedback and evaluates own performance, creating opportunities for personal development. Develops others through proactive sharing of knowledge, skills and opportunities.

Our value: HANDS – We are in it together. We listen and learn.

Behaviour: Effective communication: Confidently adapts their communication style to suit their audience. Is able to influence others to build shared understanding. Seeks opportunities to collaboratively deliver quality against team goals by building strong relationships with colleagues from across the organisation. Works with external partners to maximise mutual benefits.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Proven experience on managing digital and social media platforms to maximize impact and delivery
• Substantial experience of gathering and creating digital content
• Project management experience
• Story gathering experience on a global level
• Experience in contributing to digital strategy and planning
• Experience of advising staff (outside the comms team) on digital campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Belief in the values of Restless Development and ability to uphold them personally

Desirable

• Experience of training staff on digital content
• Experience working with staff based globally
• Experience of working in the development sector
• Experience supporting young people to create and be spokespeople

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

Remuneration

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions 3% and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.