Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently. We do what we do because 80 per cent of blindness in the world is avoidable, and we think that’s astoundingly unfair.
Job Description
Location: Ireland,Dublin
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Office presence required once per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: €39,000 – €44,000 per annum, depending on experience
About the role
As a key member of the Communications and Public Affairs team, the Communications Officer will play a crucial role in raising the profile and awareness of Sightsavers Ireland’s work to a diverse range of audiences. This role will focus on leading social and digital communications, enhancing our visibility with the Irish public and stakeholders, and supporting the organisation’s thematic initiatives.
The Communications Officer will collaborate with colleagues across various teams, especially within the Communications and Public Affairs team, to design and deliver effective and engaging communication plans. Additionally, they will support the Strategic Partnerships and Individual Giving teams by developing both online and offline communication content and products.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective communications support to the Communications and Public Affairs department in Ireland.
- Act as the initial point of contact for communication requests.
- Serve as the key point of contact for the Strategic Partnerships and Individual Giving teams.
- Offer strategic communications guidance and advice to Sightsavers Ireland colleagues.
- Develop and deliver communications plans for bespoke projects or areas of work.
- Manage the briefing, scheduling, and delivery of communication jobs from the department.
- Identify communications opportunities that raise awareness and the profile of Sightsavers.
- Evaluate communications activities to ensure they meet objectives and make recommendations for improvement.
- Develop, manage, and maintain systems and processes to support the team and its ways of working.
- Create engaging and creative content and communication products for use across on and offline channels.
- Design and manage the delivery of communication products that build the brand of Sightsavers Ireland.
- Ensure appropriate plans are in place to share new content/communication products with relevant audiences.
- Write and publish case studies to support various areas of Sightsavers Ireland’s work.
- Support the development of a communications toolkit to provide guidance and support for colleagues.
- Keep up to date with creative communication trends and contribute to creative brainstorms.
- Lead on communications research for Sightsavers Ireland.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Skills and Experience
The Communications Officer will be a strategic thinker with a passion for effective communication. They will have experience in developing and delivering engaging communication plans and content across various platforms. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with colleagues across teams. The ideal candidate will identify communication opportunities to enhance Sightsavers Ireland’s profile and manage communication projects from start to finish.
Creativity and innovation will be key, as they create compelling content for online and offline channels. The Communications Officer will evaluate communication activities, provide insights for improvement, and manage systems to support the team’s work. They will offer strategic guidance to colleagues and lead on communications research, ensuring all communication products align with strategic goals.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Experience managing communication campaigns.
- Experience in all aspects of digital and social media.
- Experience working with stakeholders and the media, building strong relationships internally and externally.
- Excellent organisational, writing, editing, budgeting, and communications skills.
- Highly organised planning and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced level in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
Desirable:
- A strong interest in current and public affairs.
- Awareness of the International Development sector and Irish political system.
- Able to travel intermittently throughout the year.
- Experience in supporting busy project teams.
- Ability to work on own initiative but be a core team player.
Application Dealine : 09/03/2025
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified candidates should Go to : Click Here Sightsavers careers to Apply
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
