YCAB Foundation is the founding and flagship organization in YCAB Social
Enterprise Group. Established in 1999, YCAB believes in the power of education
to improve welfare. Our vision is to see a thriving world where youth and
mothers are empowered through love, hope, and opportunity to be liberated from
generational poverty in sustainable ways. YCAB is now exploring ways to
implement the last link in its change model, that is, to create a sustainable
system whereby students who graduate and become entrepreneurs or employed can
pay it forward. They do this by giving back or investing in a mutual fund to
help grow and scale YCAB’s mission-driven microfinance so that YCAB can empower
even more youths to take control of their own destiny.
YCAB Foundation is a group of like-minded people who are serious and passionate
about making the world a better place. Currently YCAB Foundation has a vacancy
in the management position as Head of Communication.
The following describes the position responsibilities and preferable skills
will be an advantage. If this position is of interest, we Invite you to send
your recent CV with a cover letter and join us to embark on an exciting journey
ahead.
[HEAD OF COMMUNICATION]
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the continued development and use of the YCAB brand
2. Oversee, or execute as needed, all copy intended for public consumption
to ensure its alignment with the strategic communications plan
3. Oversee, or execute as needed, the development of digital communications,
including YCAB’s website, monthly digital newsletter and other digital
communications
4. Oversee, or execute as needed, the development of all print and branded
materials (annual report, organization profile, etc).
5. Curate content and increase audience engagement on YCAB’s social media
channels
6. Exercise judgment to prioritize media opportunities, and prepare talking
points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material as needed
7. Serve as lead point person on media interactions that help promote and/or
impact the organization and actively cultivate and manage press relationships
to ensure coverage of issues of strategic importance to the sector, as well as
YCAB’s programs, special events, and other projects
8. Manage communication & achieve brand awareness/marketing target to
support partnership/crowdfunding
9. Maintain and improve YCAB’s brand equity
10. Manage relationships with any communications related vendors or
consultants
11. Collaborate with other departments to support fundraising activities,
projects, and others as needed
Requirements:
1. Bachelor, preferably in communication, marketing or business
2. Having a minimum 3 years of experience in the field of marketing and
communication
3. Having a minimum 2 years of experience as a Leader or managerial
position with proven track record
4. Experience with communication/creative agencies will be added advantage
5. Proficient in English both verbal and written.
6. Able to manage marketing communication & achieve brand
awareness/marketing target
7. Able to communicate and work together as well build cooperation with
other functions in order to achieve the planned strategic objectives
8. Ability to lead and work in a team
9. Able to work in tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work
environment
10. Ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing
the organization to the public, and other external sources
11. Have a good knowledge and experience with social media, press release,
media production, communication techniques and methods
12. Have an analytical thinking & strategic mindset
13. Have a good communication & presentation skill
14. Detail oriented
15. Familiar with organizing events, webinar and campaigns
16. Have a good sense of Graphic Design will be advantage
Applications close on April 30, 2020
Please submit your application by sending us a cover letter along with your
latest CV to: hrd@xxxxxxxx
Please put in your email subject: Position – Your Full Name
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make
difference every day.
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will be notified
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