SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is one of the largest Dutch, development organisations with operations in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. SNV aims to lift up incomes and access to basic services. We make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty, helping them raise incomes and access basic services. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, we are dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development, and no one is left behind. This commitment to equity directs us to focus on gender and youth.

We apply our know-how to realise effective solutions and deliver results at scale worldwide. We do this through our local presence and our specialised expertise in agriculture, energy, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Our projects directly benefit millions of people. At the same time, our projects drive systems change, which helps many more people work their way out of poverty, well beyond the scope of the projects themselves. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation, implementing our mission exclusively through project financing. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence every day.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: https://snv.org/

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative Marketing Communications Officer with experience of working in the international development sector and/or agricultural sciences and the expertise to take our communications to the next level. In this role, you will be expected to develop and implement targeted, impactful and engaging deliverables that will highlight and position effectively the work we do: in the agriculture sector, with the communities we help directly on the ground, and with our partners around the world.  In return, you can expect a supportive, professional work environment and the opportunity to contribute to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

If this sounds like you, then we look forward to receiving your application.

As Marketing Communications Officer to SNV’s agriculture sector team, you will be part of our global marketing communications (marcom) team and work alongside our Advocacy and Communications Advisor. In addition to providing marcom advice to our sector teams, community of practice and the wider organisation, the marcom team develops and delivers targeted advice as well as the branding, digital marketing, internal and external communications programmes that position SNV, our programmes and products.  

Reporting into the Global Head of Corporate Affairs, your role and responsibilities will demand astute application of your skills and expertise as a marcom professional. From content and digital asset development to internal engagement and event coordination, you are an all-rounder who is as comfortable advising the sector team on its communications as you are rolling your sleeves up to implement the tactical elements of marcom plans.  Experience and/or understanding of international development in the agricultural sector, with a keen willingness and ability to learn, are prerequisites for the role.

Responsibilities

The role requires a combination of: strong planning, organisational and implementation skills; a hands-on, tactical approach to delivery; and the ability to conceptualise, execute and report out on the marcom related activities that contribute to meeting the Agriculture Sector’s objectives. The Officer is expected to:

• Provide well-informed advice and guidance on external communications, profiling and influencing to support and grow the agriculture sector’s potential while helping to position SNV as a reliable and professional partner on climate adaptation, mitigation, resilient food systems, nutrition and youth employment .
• Work with the Global Head of Corporate Affairs as well as the Agriculture Sector management and teams to formulate effective external [media] messaging, content marketing tactics and marcom deliverables that support SNV’s overall sector strategy.
• Draft, produce, repurpose, review and edit all relevant marcom materials (including presentations, brochures, factsheets, case studies, capability statements and other assets).
• Set-up and run event, conference and digital marketing campaigns at organisation, sector (donor, program, product and theme) and country levels
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marcom and internal engagement/activation initiatives.
• Update internal knowledge and information network and implement supporting engagement and activation tactics to raise awareness around the sector’s activities.
• Maintain an inventory of relevant marketing assets and content in line with corporate guidelines and for use by colleagues and partners across SNV
• Collaborate in the building of SNV’s agriculture sector’s [local] media, social media and enterprise social media (Yammer, Teams), outreach.
• Provide appropriate performance and operational reporting as well as status updates to the Global Head of Corporate Affairs.
• Brief and liaise with external agencies to ensure delivery of campaign and communications assets.
• Work closely with the Advocacy and Communications Advisor as well as the Marketing Communications Officers for the WASH and Energy Sectors to align and sequence campaign implementation and deliverables.
• Inform and advise on changes in marcom approaches based on observation and analysis of developments in the sectors.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in international development, agricultural sciences or related field together with qualifications or demonstrable track record in marketing, communications or related areas. Master's degree (or equivalent by experience) is desirable.
• Intention to work towards (or currently holding) Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) certification
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in marketing communications, preferably in the agriculture or international development sectors 
• Experience working in a fast-paced, international, cross disciplinary organisation
• Exemplary stakeholder management and presentation skills
• Outstanding project management skills and experience working with external service delivery agencies
• Sound understanding of digital/online communication technologies and platforms (incl., MS Teams and other applications, SharePoint, Click Dimensions, Adobe Creative Cloud and all standard marcom tools)
• Experience working with press and international media
• Fluency in English (working language); French language capabilities desirable

Competences:

• Ability to advise on appropriate marcom initiatives to support strategic direction
• Produce content and messaging adjustable to specific audience needs
• Ability to set goals, prioritise and evaluate requirements
• Quality-focused with a drive for continuous improvement and learning
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with proven ability to deliver
• Tenacious, focused and able to balance competing priorities
• Proactive, independent yet collaborative, team-playing approach

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time position offering a competitive – Dutch employment - contract, salary and secondary benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

SNV is a global organisation committed to bringing different people, ideas and perspectives together. 

How to Apply: 

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before May 13, 2021.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, at least two interviews with the Selection Committee will take place. 

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