Communications Manager

The Role

Reporting to the Country Director, the overarching objective of the role is to ensure that CARE has high-quality, consistent, relevant and targeted communications for CARE's stakeholders and staff. This includes high-quality content creation for donors, government and key audiences, implementing CARE's social media strategy, advising and leading on media relations, coordinating event management, and overseeing and strengthening internal CARE communication.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for implementing and strengthening internal and external communication systems and processes. S/he will also be responsible to ensure that all CARE communication is compliant with donors and CARE's branding and visibility requirements, including that all communication is timely and accurate.

Selection Criteria

• A bachelor's degree in communications and/or vocational training in Journalism, or a related field and/or minimum 5-6 years' relevant work experience
• Advanced skills and knowledge in developing, supporting and maintaining social media platforms
• Ability to create and manage new and existing social media content, business development and marketing platforms and tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Tetum and English
• Representational skills including developing networks and relationships with key stakeholders
• Fully conversant in Microsoft Office with knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel and excellent numeric skills
• Proven ability to manage complex communication technical functions
• Proven ability to think strategically and develop communication strategies
• Experience with using Content Management Systems, preferably WordPress
• Proven ability to effectively manage a budget
• High-level organizational and time management skills
• An active interest in social justice

How to Apply

To apply to this position, please email your application letter and Curriculum Vitae with contact details for three references to [email protected] or submit to HR Unit, CARE in Timor-Leste, Bairo Pite, Dili.