Roles and Key Responsibilities 

• 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  Churches, partners, media, and others as needed.
• Coordinate freelancers in the production of the above marketing materials as needed.
•    Support the procurement processes for licenses, equipment, and applications needed to  implement the CPs communications plan.
• Use and tailor agency messages tailored 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 platforms like Facebook  and 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, and project participants or other relevant actors related to the CP.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications  

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, or related studies; experience in  INGOs or UN preferred.
• Minimum two years of marketing and communication experience, ideally for an NGO or  another organization in development and relief programming.
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills are required.
•  Individuals must possess the ability to influence without direct authority.
•  Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and  friendly manner.
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•  Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target  audiences.
• Travel up to 40 % is required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills is required.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, is strongly desired.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff): 

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create  an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in  the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her  responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• • Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is  considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
•  Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to  learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies: 

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility,  openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and  enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency  strategy and team priorities.