Deadline: 23 August 2015
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Manager based in Canada.
The Communications Manager has a key role in communicating clear and targeted messages about COL’s work to its diverse stakeholders.
COL helps governments and institutions to expand the scale efficiency and quality of learning by using new approaches, appropriate technologies, and open and distance learning (ODL) methodologies.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communications Manager will perform the following functions-
- Develop and implement a robust communications strategy and action plan (both internal and external) that highlights COL’s work utilising both conventional and emerging information and communication technologies and tools.
- Maintain and foster relationships with key media contacts locally and internationally.
- Write and edit a broad variety of materials such as news releases, blogs and feature articles to advance communication goals.
- Support COL’s work in developing relationships with key stakeholders and gather information to effectively manage these relationships.
- Assist the President & CEO in maintaining media relations around the Commonwealth, including arranging interviews and preparing press releases.
- Produce and disseminate high-quality open access materials, including brochures, videos, and mass e-mails within established time schedules; maintain and update all content on COL’s website; manage social media sites for COL and respond to inquiries.
- Publish COL’s regular publications such as Connections/EdTech News on an agreed schedule.
- Coordinate COL’s role in Commonwealth events, as directed.
- Supervise direct report(s) including developing work plans, conducting performance reviews and identifying appropriate training and development opportunities.
- Undertake other related tasks as directed by COL’s President & CEO.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as International / Public Relations, Communications / Journalism, Social Sciences
- Qualification(s) in Open and Distance Learning or Project Management
- 7-10 years’ experience in the communications / stakeholder relations / public relations function in a small to medium size organisation or association.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and different social engagement processes.
- Experience of working with media in both developed and developing countries.
- Experience of working with governments and a wide range of stakeholders.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit resume and cover letter highlighting their professional background via email, with ‘Communications Manager’ as the subject line.
For more information, please visit COL.
