Communications Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Communications, Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Wildlife Alliance is seeking a Communications Manager to produce clear, accurate, and evidence-based information for Cambodian and international audiences. The position will also manage media relations, organization websites and publications, and external communications providers.
This position requires an excellent English-language writer and editor who can personally complete important work while managing a communications officer and external contractors as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Write and edit annual reports, project summaries, website content, announcements, fact sheets, case studies, and presentations.
- Prepare accurate project information and due-diligence materials.
- Document institutional and project results and maintain an organized library of approved project documents, evidence, statistics and communications materials.
- Supervise a Khmer-language Communications Officer and oversee Khmer-language community-facing communications.
- Manage Wildlife Alliance and REDD+ project websites and social-media platforms.
- Coordinate media inquiries, interviews, briefing materials and field visits.
- Maintain a communications plan and editorial calendar and ensure that agreed products are completed on time.
- Coordinate technical review of communications materials and escalate sensitive matters to the CEO.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
- Khmer - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Work History:
- Communications, publications, journalism or external relations for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit substantial professional materials.
- Ability to understand technical information and present it accurately to non-specialist audiences.
- Experience managing websites and digital communications, either directly or through technical providers.
- Professional Khmer proficiency and experience in Cambodia are desirable. Experience in REDD+, carbon markets, conservation, community development or another evidence-intensive field would be an advantage but is not required.
Soft Skills
- Strong organization and project-management skills.
- Sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.
