GISF Communications Officer
Location: London with flexibility to work from home with travel to London office at least once a month
12 month FTC (with the possibility of extension)
Starting salary for this position is £34,572 per annum (plus contributory pension)
The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is an organisation with more than 145 members from the international humanitarian, development, and civil society sectors.
Our vision is a world where NGOs have safe and sustainable access to people in need, enabled by robust and relevant security risk management practices and policies.
Our goal is to foster a sector-wide approach that prioritises and invests in strong Security Risk Management (SRM) practices, by empowering and supporting NGOs to work safely and sustainably with the world's most vulnerable populations, even in the most challenging contexts.
For more information, please visit Home - Global Interagency Security Forum (gisf.ngo)
The Role
We are looking for communications officer to bring communications experience and contribute to the establishment and implementation of our overall communication strategy.
Under the line management of the Executive Director, the communications officer will help to develop and implement GISF’s communication strategy. The role holder will be expected to lead on the development and maintenance of GISF’s website content as well as sourcing and managing contributions to GISF’s monthly blog. The successful candidate will ensure the timely, publication and dissemination of content to GISF’s key audiences via the web platforms, newsletters and mailshots.
The successful candidate will have broad demonstrable experience in a professional communication role as well as managing and improving website content. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to this role as the role holder will need to identify and communicate with a range of audience types on complex topics. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in communications and be eager to take on new challenges and responsibilities. They will have the opportunity to develop and grow within the position, as well as identify and implement opportunities to enhance GISF's approach to communications.
We are a flexible employer and open to discussing hours and working arrangements for the right candidate.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles, we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to apply
For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the application pack, below:
MAG – GISF Communications Officer Pack
Application is by submission of an application form, CV and cover letter. This should be sent to the GISF Business and Operations Manager, Justina Amenu (gisf-admin@gisf.ngo) highlighting:
- Your suitability for the role and interest in joining GISF
- Your understanding of the security risk management challenges faced by humanitarian agencies
- How you see this role fitting into your future career plans
- Also complete the attached Application Form. Your application will not be considered without this
Closing date: 14thJuly 2023
For further details: See www.gisf.ngo/about or contact gisf-admin@gisf.ngo
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks after the deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.
