Programme Manager Communications (m-f-d)

Overview

Programme Manager Communications (m-f-d) at Forest Stewardship Council. This role is responsible for managing people, budget and processes within the communications unit across content planning and production: social media management, channel oversight, storytelling and visual production.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Thought leadership: Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive thought leadership strategy around FSC’s priority areas that positions FSC as a trusted leader in responsible forest management.
• Event Promotion: Profile FSC at major events via compelling storytelling, thought leadership and social media management.
• Social Media Content Alignment: Ensure communications content from across the house and regions is fed into social media planning and editorial calendar and contributes to the promotion of FSC’s three priority areas; lead the systematized identification of content opportunities to increase engagement across FSC social media channels; review, approve, and refine content for social media to reflect FSC’s brand voice and platform-specific best practices; provide constructive feedback on copywriting, visuals, and messaging to support team learning and improve content quality.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Apply a range of communications analytics, M&E methodologies and tools; experience in iteratively applying M&E to improve communications performance (minimum five years).
• Operations and Supervision: Plan, monitor and manage workloads of staff; develop and manage budgets; ensure staff compliance with FSC rules and regulations; develop staff capabilities; ensure health and safety for staff under supervision.

Your profile

• Education and Training: University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Journalism, Media, Communications or Marketing).
• Working Experience, Style and Skills: At least five years’ experience managing communications teams; at least five years of professional experience in media relations, social media management and event coordination; strong experience with monitoring and evaluation methodologies; strong writing skills across multiple formats; at least eight years developing and implementing communications plans; problem solving, diligence, accuracy, analytical and organizational skills; leadership experience; proficiency in MS Office; Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus; English proficiency required; Spanish or French a plus.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing and verbal communication, experience in communicating with the media, ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

Why us?

• Cross-cultural collaboration within FSC’s global community of 400+ forest stewards.
• Hybrid working structure and good work-life balance.
• 30 vacation days yearly; regional transportation ticket; breakfast bars, coffee, tea; learning lunches; cultural festivals; annual in-person global FSC staff gathering.

The Fine Print

• Location: Bonn, Germany.
• Working Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week.
• Duration: Temporary contract – 2 years (extension possible, subject to performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

How to Apply

Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English. Do not attach photos. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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