Your mission
We are looking for a Corporate Communications Specialist who will be responsible for planning and gathering information from across War Child, overseeing content production and writing and editing English-language copy for all corporate and other relevant communications and campaigns, for a range of communications channels and audiences.
What you will do:
- Identifies and gathers information about our programmes, interventions and delivery and verifies facts, dates, and statistics that will support the fundraising efforts of our fundraising members, and our colleagues across the War Child Alliance Foundation.
- Manages and edits external communications copy and content from across the War Child Alliance Foundation, according to brand style guidelines, and supervises and advises others who do this work.
- Alongside the Visual Content Producer, plans, coordinates and oversees content production, including image, video and design and is responsible for writing/editing participant stories.
- Content manages, analysis and optimises the War Child Alliance corporate website, and social media channels (Linked In and X)
- Develops and maintains style guides to support coherent and on brand communications outputs.
Team
The Corporate Communications Specialist is part of the global Communications team in the War Child Alliance Foundation, responsible for brand management, reputation and corporate communications outputs. The Corporate Communications Specialist works closely and collaboratively with colleagues from across the War Child Alliance Foundation and Fundraising Member network and reports to the Head of Communications in the global Communications team. This role may also be subject to future line management duties as the team expands.
Communications
- Implementing and managing a global comms calendar alongside Alliance colleagues to map activity and comms/content outputs and need across the network.
- Copy and content planning in line with Alliance-wide comms requirements and needs.
- Providing communication advice on written content to internal stakeholders and assists in policy processes.
- Assisting in developing comms and content style guide lines and training stakeholders in their use.
- Managing the War Child Alliance corporate website, and corporate socials including Linked In and X – including content planning and execution as well as reporting and optimising, in collaboration with team colleagues.
Information gathering
- Implementing and maintaining information flow processes across the Alliance network.
- Actively following relevant developments in countries where War Child is present, in humanitarianism and within War Child.
- Actively networking with internal and external stakeholders to gather news and information.
- Analysing information, proposing content topics in the framework of the brand strategy and projects.
- Verifiying facts, dates, and statistics and compiling of data and statistical resources.
Copy writing
- Writing English-language content, within the framework of brand and style guidelines, for all of War Child’s corporate communications, including website and social media.
- Setting up and managing a clear sign off process for copy within agreed deadlines
- Editing and proofing content for all War Child’s external and, on occasion, internal English-language communication products and channels.
- Assigning content production to (freelance) external and internal copy writers, briefing, monitoring and editing
- Collaborating with other content producers (photo, video, design, online) to obtain high impact content and writing up/editing all participant stories from programmes.
- Implementing and managing a global content production calendar in collaboration with Alliance comms colleagues.
Maintenance of expertise
- Proactively gaining knowledge about humanitarian principles, War Child’s evidence-based methodologies and War Child’s way of working.
- Is informed of current affairs and sector trends relevant to War Child.
- Keeping track of content developments in digital and other communication channel spaces to keep channels relevant.
- Responsible / Contribute to / for creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children, and adults and compliant to WCA Child Safeguarding policies.
Your profile
- Relevant background
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable position in communications, marketing or journalism.
- Intellectual and professional capabilities at higher professional education level.
- Understanding of the full communications mix, including web, digital and social media.
- Understanding of the organisation and its processes and guidelines.
- Ability to express thoughts and ideas in writing and in person fluently in English
- Line management experience preferrable
Why us?
What We Offer:
- Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is based in Afghanistan, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine and Yemen. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
- Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
- Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
- Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
- Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization
Why You Should Apply
- Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
- Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
- Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
- Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity**.**
How to apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by February 13, 2025, by using this hyperlink:
https://war-child-alliance.jobs.personio.com/job/1942586?language=en&display=en#apply
We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
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By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established.
War Child is an international organisation, and we are committed to be a diverse and inclusive employer, placing human and child rights at the centre of our existence and work. We hire our new colleagues based on their talents, competences and shared values; we do not distinguish them based on their age, gender and gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, disability etc.
The safety of children and youth is a paramount and essential to War Child’s work. War Child has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse. To prevent placing children and youth at any risk this subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Moreover, the accepted candidates will be required to state their commitment/ intent to be aware, consider and adhere to the minimum standards applicable in development and humanitarian settings, such as humanitarian values and principles, Sphere Humanitarian Charter, Standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, Core Humanitarian Standard, International Humanitarian Law, Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and IASC Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Disclaimer
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.
About War Child
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/
Safeguarding
War Child is committed to humanitarian values, standards and norms and we expect the same from job applicants. War Child is especially committed to safeguarding the children and youth we support and doesn’t tolerate any form of abuse. Because we want to prevent and deter any actions that place children and youth at risk, conduct references are an important part of our recruitment procedure. As part of the selection process, War Child will request standardized references in accordance with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Criminal Records statement.
Equal opportunity
War Child has a dream that every child lives in peace – no matter who or where they are. That’s why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity and belonging in everything we do and select our potential new colleagues without regard to gender, race, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Application process
To ensure that we spend as much of our resources on the support of children and youth, War Child needs to operate as efficiently as possible. This means we can only process job applications received through our websites.
If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, the vacancy will be removed from our websites. In this case, any responses received after removal will not be processed. Sometimes the closing date of a vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.
About us
At War Child, we work to ensure that children affected by violence and armed conflict can realise their fundamental rights and build a better future – both for themselves and their communities. If you want to contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you. If there is currently no vacancy that fits your skills and interests, please have a look at another time.