Charity registered in Scotland SC050781
The Scotland Malawi Partnership is the largest community-based international development network in the UK. We exist to inspire the people and organisations of Scotland to be involved with Malawi in an informed, coordinated and effective way for the benefit of both nations. We do this by providing a forum where ideas, activities and information can be shared on our website, through our online mapping tool and through regular workshops, training events and stakeholder meetings. Today, more than 94,000 Scots and 198,000 Malawians are actively involved in community-led partnerships between the two nations.
Communications and Engagement Officer
- Full time
- from £28,209
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 17th January 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven Communications and Engagement practitioner to join the Scotland Malawi Partnership to listen to and be led by Malawians, to support and amplify the work of our members and secretariat and provide a respectful, leading voice in the Scottish international development sector.
The post-holder will build on the excellent work of their predecessors to help deliver high quality communications in support of key events as well as continuing to respond to and communicate with the SMP’s membership and other target audiences. We are a close-knit, collaborative team and whilst each individual has their responsibilities for delivery, there is also a strong emphasis on supporting one-another and ‘mucking-in’ where it’s useful.
This role requires a highly motivated, energetic, adaptable and productive individual who has the experience and ability to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. There will be a high degree of autonomy, and the successful applicant will be resourceful and eager to contribute to the life and work of a busy team which is both strategic and agile in responding to members’ needs.
Following the Covid crisis, digital communications have become more important than ever. Hybrid meetings enable us to listen to and be led by Malawians and for significant participation from Malawi, the diaspora in Scotland and SMP members from the Borders to the Northern Isles. We are looking for an individual that can think innovatively about how best to use the digital space to disseminate key information, engage members and stakeholders, and share the Partnership’s core narrative.
We need someone who shares our commitment to dignified people-to-people links with Malawi, who has proven experience with a range of digital tools and platforms, who has a keen eye for detail, a passion for internationalism, and the personal drive and determination. If this sounds like you, and if you are excited about being the mouthpiece of a vibrant cross-community international development network, we encourage you to apply.
Right to work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK through possession of an appropriate visa or residency status.
Location: The SMP’s office is located at City of Edinburgh Council, Room 3/1, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ.
We have blended office and home-working with the expectation of 3 days per week in the office.