Lushomo helps partner organisations do good by communicating complex information in a simple, effective way. We work mainly with United Nations clients in the areas of health, environment, education and economic development. Our job is to make it possible for our partner organisations to take their research and evidence and communicate it for real impact among a variety of audiences.
We are looking for an experienced communications manager to join us immediately on a freelance or contract basis. You will have at least 5 years of experience as a project manager ideally in the health, environment or development sectors and be able to show examples of great work you have overseen.
You will have managed the development of a variety of communication materials, both print and digital, in a fast-paced, deadline- and deliverable-driven environment. You will be a strong visual thinker, comfortable with managing graphic designers, able to create doodles and wireframes, and to deal with working under pressure with clients that respond erratically. You should be able to work collaboratively with our team members, but also have the confidence and experience to drive a complex project independently within our established systems and processes.
Within the management of any particular project, duties will include:
Taking responsibility for seeing the project from start to finish within agreed time and budget parameters
Setting up the project plan and design pathway within our project management systems
identifying and synthesizing technical information to visualise as infographics and figures
proposing ideas for visualising different pieces of information, including summary graphics, figures and infographics, and creating design briefs
delegating tasks to, and managing, graphic designers, editors, illustrators and others as needed
adhering to what will be unpredictable and tight timelines, and making plans to complete work within necessary timeframes
maintaining (tracking costs) and adhering to the project budget
seeking out approvals and sign-offs at pre-agreed points
overseeing quality control at various stages to ensure high-quality and error-free final products
Skills and qualifications:
At least five years of project management experience including making project plans, delegating tasks and managing budgets and timelines
Experience overseeing the management of reports, brochures or other print products
Ideally have overseen the development and maintenance of websites and social media channels
Ideally have experience commissioning and managing creatives including from the fields of film, graphic design, web-development, animation, editorial and more.
A high degree of scientific and numerical literacy, to be able to turn complex technical information into effective communication products
Ability to work collaboratively with a dispersed team, while ‘owning’ a project and taking responsibility for its delivery on time and on budget
Experience working within the UN system or for other large multilateral, government or non-profit groups in the health, environment or development fields
A self-starter who doesn’t need micromanagement to see things through to completion
Superb attention to detail, while simultaneously being able to keep an eye on the big picture
Preference given to Masters graduates.
The ideal applicant would be available at least half time (ideally a flexible 20-40 hours per week) beginning as soon as possible for an initial 3-month contract. If we find the right person we hope to create a long term freelance contractor relationship to help us with our (frequent) overflows.
If you’re interested in joining the team please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re interested in Lushomo, why you’re the right person for this position and an indication of your rate – to [email protected]. Please be sure to also complete the application form at https://bit.ly/3dXdx7D.
For more information, visit www.lushomo.net.