Communication Advisor

Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders. We make a difference where it is most needed.

Together with more than 800 organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. We do that where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where underdevelopment keep families in extreme poverty. In the Netherlands we are known as Cordaid Memisa, Cordaid Mensen in Nood, Cordaid Kinderstem and Cordaid Microkrediet.

Cordaid is looking for the Corporate Communication department for a

Communication advisor

The Corporate Communications Department is responsible for the image and visibility of Cordaid and the communication with stakeholders. They build (online) communities around issues of poverty. They maintain the Cordaid media, the press office, the corporate lobby and internal communication.

Your tasks

As a communication advisor you are a project manager and communications expert. You develop communication plans and strategy for different business units, the Corporate Strategy unit, the Board of Directors and the country offices. You make themes within programs visible on a national and international level and you advise colleagues in relation to message, communication objectives, target groups and house style. You make the connection with the various communication disciplines such as web editors, press office and lobby. You lead communication projects and you report to clients while fine tuning your projects with your colleagues from the Corporate Communications department.

Your profile

Masters in Communications or related field with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience preferably in a large international organization/global player.
Strong communications background with a successful track record and experience in external affairs and B2B communication.
Significant relevant experience in communications planning, project- and account management with an ability to segment messages for diverse audiences.
Relevant experience working with communication agencies and production houses.

Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into multi-channel strategies and plans including social media.

You have a natural talent for writing/editing/messaging.

You are able to manage projects and the needs of different audiences. You have experience in a senior position in complex organizations and have strong advisory skills.

Ability to secure the trust of senior leaders and team members, credible influencer.

Self-starter showing high degree of personal initiative, drive, and desire to come up with new business targeted creative solutions.

Proven skills to deliver under time pressure.

Excellent and proven English speaking and writing skills on a professional level.

Experience in development cooperation is an advantage.

What we offer

a responsible position in a professional organization;

a global organization with a focus on social entrepreneurship;

good working conditions;

a fulltime position (36 hours);

a gross monthly salary of EU 2829,- up to EU 4246,- based on a 36 hours working week, depending on years of relevant working experience;

a position for 1 year with the possibility of extension, starting preferably asap;

More information

If you are interested in this position and you meet all the requirements, please send in your CV and motivation letter in English latest 27 November with the ''apply'' button onhttp://www.cordaid.org/en/about-us/working-cordaid/vacancy-overview/, att. of Edward de Ruiter, HR advisor. An (e)-assessment can be part of the selection procedure.

For more information about Cordaid visit our website: www.cordaid.org

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated