Named after the light-giving spell in Harry Potter, Lumos is an international children’s organisation founded by J.K. Rowling in 2005. We have a bold mission: to have a world without institutions and orphanages by 2050. Research shows the dramatic harm that institutional care causes to children and the proven benefits of the alternatives: community and family care. Lumos tackles the root causes of family separation – poverty, trafficking and discrimination – and transforms care systems around the world. We speak up on behalf of children trapped in institutions and reunite them with their families. And we change education, health and social care systems so every child can thrive.
Lumos is the implementer of Building Enduring Systems to End Trafficking in Persons(BEST) Project, funded by USAID. This 4 years project aims to support the Haitian Government and civil society 1) in their efforts to deliver transformative progress on human trafficking, especially trafficking of children; 2) to create an environment where Trafficking in Persons is eradicated 3) to support the needs of victims of child trafficking, and protect children at risk of trafficking; 3) to regain their rightful role as a leading nation in tackling Modern Slavery and/or Trafficking in Persons.

- Responsible for all communications aspects and branding according to USAID regulations
- We are looking for an exceptional candidate to help us communicate about out work in Haiti. We have an ambitious new partnership with USAID which aims to stop trafficking and we are looking for an experienced person to help us tell people about it. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of securing content and stories in challenging situations and who is able to help us develop and deliver an annual calendar of activity within Haiti.
Media and Communications Officer will be responsible for supporting the Lumos Country Office on executing an integrated communications strategy in alignment with Lumos’ communication strategy and USAID’s communication and branding plan to ensure appropriate communication around the program “Building Enduring Systems to End Trafficking in Persons” (BESET), to connect and interact with key audiences to gain support for the implementation of the program. The Media and Communication Officer will coordinate and facilitate internal and external PR and communication activities on the operational level and advises on the tactical level, with the goal to strengthen Lumos Position and its clients.
This position will work jointly with London- based Head of Media and Content and will be responsible for securing content and stories from within Haiti to help generate interest and funds for our work. This person will be supporting the management of the relationship between Lumos and its clients and the media,

This position will have a dotted line to the London- based Head of Media and Content and will be responsible for securing content and stories from within Haiti to help generate interest and funds for our work.

Person specification:

Bachelor University degree in communications, preferably in journalism or communication for development.
• 3 to 5 years of experience similar positions.
• Ability to work fluently in English with good knowledge of French and Creole.
• Commitment to Lumos values.

Skills:

• Proficient in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to communicate the interest of inter-religious/inter-cultural dialogue;
• Skills to develop advocacy and communications campaigns for external audiences
• Ability to work prioritize multiple tasks and strong planning/anticipation skills.
• Writing skills for blogs, press releases, media briefs and creating key messages.
• Able to represent Lumos credibly at the highest levels in relationships with external contacts, especially those representing overseas Government Ministries or other institutions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work with a wide variety of contacts
• Highly organised, with an aptitude in planning effectively to meet deadlines, and an ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative, and as part of a team working on a larger project
• Ability to be self-motivated, flexible and effective

Knowledge:
Bachelor University degree in communications, preferably in journalism or communication for development.
• 2 years of experience similar positions.
• Ability to work fluently in English with good knowledge of French and Creole.
• Commitment to Lumos values.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience on communication strategies development, including digital, social media and traditional media plans.
• Experience on internal communications and using digital platforms to engage internal audiences.
• Ability to work with others, including in a remote way, deal with multi-cultural environments and establish harmonious and effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Experience on research and development of internal/external communications products.
• Competent graphic design and editing programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premier, among others.
• Experience working with USAID a plus.
• Full computer literacy in standard office products.
• Experience of work in non-profit sector a plus
• Relevant experience in an international and inter-cultural context (desirable);

Job objectives:
Development of communication actions related to programs, emergency responses and campaigns in progress; taking Gender and Child Safeguarding into consideration.
• Develop an annual calendar of activity to reflect our new Public Engagement Strategy and USAID requirements.
• Produce timely content and updates to use on Lumos’ corporate account
• Provide updates and information to colleagues in a timely fashion.
• Produce update for internal communication
• Actively create media visibility tools for BEST project, preparing talking points, and facilitating radio, TV and print media interviews where necessary.
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing internal and external PR and communication activities;
• Assisting with an occasional lead on production of publicity materials, including email updates, newsletters, leaflets and posters to promote the BEST project.
• Actively create media visibility tools for the BEST project, preparing talking points, speeches and facilitating radio, TV and print media interviews if necessary.
• Work collaboratively with Lumos’s Digital Media Manager to collect five multimedia case studies each year for use in advocacy and fundraising efforts
• Elaboration of communications materials focused on our regional priorities: adolescents and Children on the Move.
• Evaluate, create and/or update communication materials (internal/external, print and electronic): writing articles, brochures, flyers, website content etc;
• Support the elaboration of the implementation of Lumos’ Advocacy strategy.

Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) campaign:

• Support the work of the BCC consultant in designing and implementing BCC campaign;
• Support CNLTP, IBESR, OPC in their specific work related to the BCC campaign;
• Support sub-committees of Counter Trafficking Committee in the implementation of the BCC campaign at departmental and communal level.

Scope:

• This will have to support the management of the relationship with Lumos client.
• This role may require considerable national travel.
• This position will have a key strengthen Lumos communication area in Haiti.

Cover letter and resume

Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks