About this position

POSITION TITLE: Communications Officer or Senior Communications Officer (depending on experience)POSITION LOCATION: Ottawa
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Communications & Philanthropy
POSITION LEVEL: C or D depending on experience
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 7, 2019

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian non-profit organization in international development, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world. We work with a unique and powerful network of post-secondary institutions, private-sector partners and volunteers to provide education, employment and empowerment opportunities that improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged youth around the world. WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion and sexual exploitation and abuse of any form.

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Together, we foster youth-centered solutions for education, economic opportunities, and empowerment to overcome inequality and exclusion in over 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Working closely with the communications, philanthropy, and programs team, the (Senior) Communication Officers’ primary responsibilities include building the capacity of WUSC staff and volunteers in Canada and overseas to develop effective communications plans and products, and creating corporate communications content through a variety of mediums (written, audio, and video) for a variety of channels (e.g. fundraising appeals, newsletters, reports).

Key Areas of Responsibility

Communications Training and Guidance

• Support the development of project- and country-level communications strategies to ensure all teams are communicating effectively with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate the communications working group (comprised of WUSC staff and volunteers in Canada and overseas), and create resources and deliver workshops to help build their capacity to craft compelling communications products.
• Monitor project and country communications platforms and products to ensure they accurately represent WUSC (verbally and visually) and contribute to the better positioning of WUSC as a leader in our field, globally, identifying stories that would be of interest to Canadian audiences.

Content Creation

• Research, write, and edit a variety of high-quality stories about WUSC’s work and thematic issues of focus for a variety of channels (e.g. annual report, blogs, fundraising appeals) and in a variety of formats (e.g. written, audio, video).
• Support the fundraising cycle by creating a cohesive series of communications to solicit funds and report back to donors.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field
• Superior researching, writing, and editing skills essential
• Ability to work in Spanish and/or Arabic an asset
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite) essential
• Basic design and video-editing skills (e.g. Adobe Creative) a strong asset
• Experience working for a non-profit and/or in international development preferred;
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of WUSC
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be motivated, creative, hardworking, optimistic, and a team player
• Must be available for occasional weekend and evening work. Time in lieu will be provided.

Languages: English and French required

Why work with us?

WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse workforce. Employees have exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world. We offer an environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development. Technical Advisors at WUSC have the capacity and access to influence corporate decisions and contribute to the development of key organizational strategies, plan and policies.

The WUSC office is centrally-located in Hintonburg, Ottawa. We offer competitive benefits, four weeks of annual leave (for full-time employees), safe and healthy working conditions, and fair compensation.

Applications:

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone calls please.

If you wish to apply for this position, please follow this link to register on WUSC’s candidate database.

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