Communications Assistant

Position title: Communication Assistant

Location: Honduras

ChildFund office: ChildFund Guatemala

Manager/Supervisor title: Resource Mobilization Manager

Position type: Full-time regular

Work environment: On-site

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role

Implement the communication plan with the aim of strengthening the positioning and increasing the visibility of ChildFund Central America's cause and brand, prioritizing the dissemination of key messages in appropriate formats and channels to promote the involvement of the different target audiences defined through a voice and tone consistent with the established organizational image.

Required Experience and Education

• University degree in either Graphic Designing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Communication or equivalent in the relevant area required. Equivalent relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• At least two (2) years of experience in similar roles and job positions.
• Fluency in Engish.
• Ability to identify and develop key messages for different audiences.
• Experience in graphic design, photography, and video editing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Canva PRO (minimum), Illustrator, and PhotoShop.
• Intermediate knowledge of WordPress, Elementor Pro.
• Proficiency in computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other AI applications that support the design and construction of audiovisual material.
• Proficiency in current digital platforms and social media management.
• Certificate in Digital Marketing or Inbound Marketing is desirable.
• Visual narration and storytelling skills and techniques.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good verbal and writing skills. Excellent spelling and writing skills.
• Comprehension, synthesis, and active listening skills.
• Intermediate spoken and written English.
• Curiosity to learn, flexibility to change, and resilience.
• Outgoing, proactive, creative, and innovative personality.
• Willingness to travel and driver's license (Type C)

Primary Responsibities.

• Implement the internal and external communication strategy.
• Coordinate and implement communication plans for internal and external communication campaigns.
• If supported by a communication and/or advertising agency, act as the liaison, provide operational support, and ensure that the ChildFund CA brand manual is used correctly.
• Responsible for constantly capturing audiovisual, photographic, digital, written, and audio material to feed into the communication plan.
• Meet periodic objectives and metrics for reach and frequency for the different communication channels.
• Monitor and evaluate the various digital platforms to report on performance and growth progress.
• Collaborate with various areas of the organization, providing support and developing the communication materials required for institutional achievements.
• Responsible for implementing media activities with the aim of building loyalty and strong relationships for the identification and communication of opportunities in offline and digital media. Issue press releases and stay connected with key contacts in all media with which the Organization has and should have a relationship.
• Attend key events and visits of the program units to build relationships with partners, volunteers, and participants, to stay connected with the impact and results.
• Participate in the planning, development, and launch of local and regional communication and fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the marketing, fundraising, sponsorship, and program teams.
• Be the focal point for the management, nurturing, and administration of the organization's social media accounts.
• Collaborate with the emergency response team to care for and protect children through communication campaigns and fundraising.
• Develop positioning and visibility materials aimed at key audiences (drafting and designing press releases, preparing media and managing interviews, drafting media communication strategies, speeches and presentations, social media messages, content for presentations, flyers or dossiers for promotion and dissemination, promotional and educational videos, drafting monthly newsletters for external and internal audiences, and templates.
• Remain alert and responsive to child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote sound protection practices, understand child protection policies and procedures, and behave in a manner consistent with the Child Protection Policy.
• All activities required for the fulfillment of the Directorate's strategy.

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies.

• Writing and editing skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Planning and organization.
• Effective communication.
• Teamwork
• Pro-activity
• Creative mind and proposing Innovation
• Problem solving skills.
• Self-learning and adapting.

Other Required Competencies

• Organized and promote work team.
• Facilitating new ways to actively respond to designing duties.
• Public relationship Gautemala and international.