Organization:FINCA International
Country:United States
Opportunity Type: Job
About the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA International is looking for a Director of Communications. S/he will be responsible for managing and directing FINCA'€™s internal and external communications. S/he will manage the reputation of FINCA and its subsidiaries, and enhance the visibility of the organization within the microfinance industry and in the larger public. S/he will devise and execute a strategic public relations plan for FINCA, work with content experts to position the organization and the CEO as a thought leader in the microfinance and social enterprise sectors, and increase public awareness and support for FINCA'€™s brand, raising the organization'€™s profile among both domestic and international media and audiences.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
External communications:
- Develops, implements, and reports on a strategy to position the organization as a leader in the microfinance and in the social enterprise sector;
- Develops, implements, and reports on a strategy to position the CEO as a thought leader, in collaboration with the senior manager for executive advocacy.
- Internal communications:
- In collaboration with human resources and knowledge management, develops, implements, and reports on FINCA’s internal communications strategy, ensuring appropriate engagement with all internal stakeholders, including staff, board members, and shareholders;
- Leads internal communication plans in collaboration via communications working group with senior leadership, the executive office, human resources, and knowledge management.
- Visibility/reputation management:
- Maintains organization and CEO visibility in the market and amongst industry professional organizations;
- Identifies and leverages communications opportunities that will increase organizational visibility, and enhance the organization’s reputation, key messages, and thought leadership with external audiences.
- Domestic & international media relations:
- Manages relationships with external agencies and media organizations (both traditional and social media outlets) to ensure outstanding coverage for FINCA and its CEO;
- Develops and reviews content, including extensive writing/editing of promotional, traditional and social media and network communications materials.
Qualifications:
Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent and 10 or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Posted: 20 Jun 2013
Closing Date: 19 Jul 2013
How to Apply:
Apply Online
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.189555