Corruption Watch is a non-profit organisation that has been fighting corruption in South Africa since January 2012. We rely on the public to report corruption to us. We use the reports as an important source of information to fight corruption and hold leaders accountable for their actions. We are the local chapter of Transparency International, the global movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption.
Corruption Watch is seeking to appoint a Marketing and Communications Specialist, based in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
The specifications of this position follow below:
Key Requirements and Competencies
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary degree in communications / marketing
At least 5 years experience in marketing and communications
Experience of and understanding of NGO sector
Knowledge
Understanding and knowledge of marketing and communications tools, and media industry
Knowledge of human rights, social justice / NGO environment
Some knowledge of current affairs
Social media strategies and metrics
Good grasp of marketing principles
Skills
Strong communication and marketing skills
Excellence in spoken and written English, and producing high-quality written material, including press releases and other communication materials
Proficiency in one or more indigenous South African language apart from English
Aptitude for creating marketing strategies, campaigns and materials
Social media skills, in particular management and oversight of social media channels
Computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office especially Excel
Creative skills for communication across different platforms
Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
Ability to form and maintain relationships through teamwork and networking
Ability to coordinate and execute multiple deliverables
Time-management and organisational skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Administration and budgeting skills
Personal attributes:
Proven ability to work under pressure
Organised and committed to accuracy and quality
Self-confident, goal-oriented and self-driven
Ability to work well in a team
Strong ethics and integrity
Track record of taking initiative
Areas of responsibility:
To assist in the planning, development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies. The role has responsibility, together with the head of communications, for marketing across the organisation, particularly focusing on media and digital channels with the aim of raising the Corruption Watch profile and brand. It also provides strategic direction to the marketing aspect of the public fundraising programme.
Specific tasks follow below:
Provide strategic leadership together with the head of communications in developing and implementing effective integrated marketing and communication strategies for the organisation, which includes:
Developing creative and innovative solutions and channels for raising the organisational profile through new marketing campaigns
Driving the organisation’s digital media strategy, together with the head of communications, overseeing the development and implementation of social and digital media campaigns, providing guidance to digital media officer
Together with the head of communications, conceptualising and implementing all media strategies and activities, providing guidance to media liaison
Devising and implementing advertising strategy, together with head of communications, including overseeing online advertising strategy and budget
Preparing content and graphics for all online campaigns and strategies
Managing lead generation and target audiences for CW newsletters
Together with head of communications, overseeing work of media liaison and digital media officer, providing guidance, developing capacity, and monitoring performance
Build and maintain relationships with wide range of service providers and stakeholders in the media, marketing and communications space.
The Marketing and Communications Specialist will work under the supervision of the head of communications.
If you are interested in joining a dynamic team committed to exposing corruption, advancing human rights, and improving the environment for whistle-blowers, then this opportunity may be for you. Interested applicants should send the following:
A letter motivating your application for the position
A concise CV ( not longer than 3 pages)
Remuneration: This is a full-time position with salary commensurate with experience.
No late applications will be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For more about Corruption Watch, refer to www.corruptionwatch.org.za