Communications Officer at Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)

Position Overview

The Communications Officer plays a key role in helping plan and deliver the Mo Ibrahim Foundation's communications and managing its engagements with external audiences. This role sits between the Communications and Digital teams, with regular interaction with the Head of Digital and Digital Communications Lead. The Communications Officer works closely with MIF's partners and external agencies, and reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Details

• Organisation: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
• Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
• Reporting to: Director of Operations
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Operations with the planning and delivery of the Foundation's media and digital communications strategy and activities
• Work with the Director of Operations and the Foundation's communications agency to develop communications campaigns for events and set-piece announcements
• Manage incoming media enquiries, providing recommendations on next steps and overseeing these, working with MIF's communications agency as required
• Support the production of press releases, opinion pieces and other media materials
• Manage the events calendar (covering, for example, African elections and international days) and make recommendations for MIF communications in relation to external events and announcements
• Manage content on the Foundation's main website, including updating current pages and drafting copy

Required Skills and Experience

With responsibility for external communications content across media and digital channels, this role requires strong copywriting and editing skills.