As a member of the Preferred by Nature Communications Team, the Communications Specialist will help increase the awareness of Preferred by Nature in social media and digital channels.
Preferred by Nature is a non-profit organisation that works for sustainable land use and climate-friendly solutions. With 270+ staff around the world, our activities build capacity, raise awareness, conserve nature and streamline sustainability through innovation.
To be considered, you should be an experienced communications professional who thrives in an international organisation where sustainability is the focus and forefront of the mission. You are excited to build awareness of sustainable land use, natural resource management, and special land-use topics such as sustainable agriculture, transparent and traceable forest-related commodities, or other supply chain issues. You are looking forward to thriving professionally and personally with a diverse team of experts in a global environment. This is an exciting role that allows the successful candidate to help shape the awareness of Preferred by Nature's expanding global position.
Key responsibilities
Social media (appx. 60% time)
- Support the implementation of the organisational social media strategies
- Proactively support to position Preferred by Nature's key experts on LinkedIn including expanding network and help facilitate responses
- Stay up to date with the industry news and support Preferred by Nature's experts to engage in related strategic and/or thematic discussions for branding purposes
- In coordination with the team and with inputs from external stakeholders, create engaging content across different platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, adapting content to suit different channels
- Monitor, track, analyse and report on performance on social media platforms
Website (40% time)
- Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely updating of information on website and coordinate additional web development as required.
- Create content for articles, web pages to raise awareness, engage stakeholders and promote the organisation.
- Conduct other communications tasks as assigned by Line Manager
Professional requirements
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any relevant subject.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a role primarily focused on social media or communications.
- Experienced and confident writer in English.
- Familiar with popular social media channels with excellent knowledge of LinkedIn and building social network
- Excellent written English and ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals.
- Experience working in the forestry, agriculture, tourism, environment, development sectors or certification is an advantage.
- Experience with Web CMS systems is an advantage.
Personal qualities
- Strong time/process management skills and ability to establish priorities and work to deadlines.
- Self-motivation and flexibility to deal with a range complex programmes and projects in a growing organisation.
- Comfortable with flexible autonomy.
- You are proactive and can think one step ahead.
- Paying attention to details comes naturally to you - and you excel at it!
- You are a robust person, who have demonstrated that you can juggle multiple tasks.
- You are a constructive team-player and have an open attitude towards other cultures, as we collaborate across borders in our organisation.
- You believe in Preferred by Nature's vision and mission and want to contribute to fulfilling it.
Position details
- Work time: 40 hours/week
- The position reports to our Communications Manager based in Vietnam
- Working location: Preferred by Nature's office or home office in India
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Expected starting date: as soon as possible
We offer
- An exciting and challenging position within a dynamic and innovative international organisation with a mission-driven work atmosphere
- A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
- Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
- All employees are members of the organisation and have the opportunity to contribute to the overall development of Preferred by Nature through the annual General Assembly
- International training in certification services provided by Preferred by Nature
- Potential international travel opportunities.
How to apply?
Please submit your CV and letter of application (in English), including salary expectations, by 25 February 2022 via the webform below.
Note: Only applicants legally eligible to work in India will be considered.
We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis until we have identified the right candidate, so send us your application as soon as possible.
Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
For questions, please contact:
Anh Luu, Communications Manager
Email: [protected info]
