Job Title: Communications Manager
Reports to: Country Manager
Department:
Salary Grade: 8

Job Summary
The Communications Manager for CRS in Senegal is responsible for developing and executing an effective and comprehensive communications strategy to raise the country program’s profile with targe audiences, including donors, partners, local and international media, national and local government, the Catholic Church and others.
He / She will work closely with the Senior Management team, and Regional and HQ Communications staff to ensure strategic alignment of communications, consistent messaging and a strong brand identity.
The Communications Manager creates content and uses effective communications channels to help position CRS in Senegal for fundraising and influence.

Roles and Key Responsibilities
In coordination with the Regional Communications staff, create and implement a robust communications strategy that supports the country program’s institutional fundraising goals and aligns with regional and agency strategy.
-Work with senior leadership in the country program in support of representation for CRS in Senegal.
-Write, design and manage the production of creative and compelling communication and marketing material, stories, photos, videos, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, social media content, etc. - for various audiences, including public and private donors, local and national governments, The Church, partners, media and others as needed.
-Manage and work with local consultants, when needed, in the production of above marketing materials with final approval/review from HQ teams.
-Identify and serve as the main contact for local media and help identify relevant spokespeople.
-Help develop specific messages tailored for each audience and identify and utilize effective distribution channels to disseminate communications materials to key audiences under the supervision of the Regional Communications staff.
-As appropriate, manage social media channels and create content for platforms like Facebook and X.
-Provide CRS-branded marketing and communications support for events, including signage, handouts, talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc.
-Train and coach relevant country program staff and partners on best practices in communications.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, Journalism, or related studies; experience in INGOs or UN preferred.
-5+ years progressive marketing and communication experience, ideally for an NGO or another organization in development and humanitarian programming.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Demonstrated track record of successfully disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.
-High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, etc.
-Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
-Ability to influence without direct authority.
-Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees in a cooperative and friendly manner.
-Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
-Photography and videography skills are desired.
-Experience using Canva is desired.
-Required Languages:
-French fluent/native
-English fluent/native

Travel: To be willing and able to travel up to about 50-60%.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Avertissement :
Cette description de poste n’est pas une liste exhaustive des compétences, du travail, des devoirs et des responsabilités associés au poste de travail.

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