Communications Officer

SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
Communications Officer is integrated in the Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe (GWP CEE) Regional Secretariat, based in Bratislava, Slovakia, with occasional travel. The role of Communications Officer is to ensure that target audience will recognize the mission of GWP and specifically GWP CEE as a substantial player in the field of water policy implementation that has a cross-sectoral character and represents the most efficient solutions from long-term perspectives.
Communication Officer is a member of GWP CEE Regional Secretariat, which requires fulfilment of the day-to-day operational tasks and obligations following from requirements of Country Water Partnerships, GWPO Secretariat and other constituencies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
The Communications Officer is expected to:

A. Strategy Development and Implementation
• Develop and implement the Regional Water Partnership (RWP) communications strategy in alignment with the global network’s strategic direction and particular regional needs.
• Develop and implement projects and programmes linked to stakeholder and youth engagement.
• Support the Region’s Country Water Partnerships (CWPs) with the development of their own communications strategies and provides advice on their implementation.
• Ensure quality reporting to GWPO of RWP achievements and outcomes on a regular basis, as well as regular and timely dissemination and exchange of information on the outcomes of Regional activities to key audiences, including Partners, donors, other GWP Regions, media, relevant organisations and institutions, governments, etc.
• Ensure that the GWP graphical policy including use of logo is properly applied by the RWP and CWPs, and that the GWP brand and reputation is maintained and enhanced.

B. Communications and Knowledge Management
• Develop, write, and edit public awareness material on the RWP and its activities, including press releases, publications, regional newsletter, presentations, social media, etc.
• Arrange outsourcing, when needed, of selected editorial/writing services, translations, design, composition and printing.
• Keep minutes from meetings.
• Manage media relations.
• Maintain and update the GWP CEE website and the regional materials on the GWP website.
• Maintain and update database of Partners.
• Support CWP publications and websites ensuring consistent use of the visual brand policy.
• Oversee the development and operation of GWP CEE knowledge systems to facilitate information flow and document management in the regional office, and in the region’s network.
• Facilitate GWP CEE’s presence at events and ensure that exhibition stand and material properly reflect the Region’s reputation.
• Co-organize GWP CEE’s events.
• Oversee the organization and maintenance of electronic mailing distribution lists of stakeholders and members.
• Responsible for the associated budget and administration.

C. Relationships
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Regional Secretariat staff, Regional Council, Partners, CWPs, GWPO and all other constituencies that are important to the success of the GWP network.
• Liaise with GWPO Head of Communications and colleagues from other regions to seek advice and share information and experience that may benefit the entire network.

• Flexible working arrangements (Flex-work, Home Office)
• Option to participate in projects abroad
• Teambuilding activities
• Work in an international environment

Please send an interest letter in English, and your CV, by e-mail to [email protected] by 31 January 2020. For further information and questions on the position, contact [email protected]