Vacancy Announcement at All Armenia Foundation. Public Relations Specialist/Spokesperson

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Leading Organization: Hayastan All-Armenian Fund

Post Title: Public Relations Specialist/Spokesperson

Contract type: Employment contract / full time

Based in: Yerevan, with travel to all project sites as needed

Reports to: Head of Programs and External Relations

 

Introduction to the Task:

 

Working under the supervision of the Head of Programs and External Relations, the Public Relations Specialist/Spokesperson oversees, develops, prepares and distributes to local, regional and national media of news releases, story ideas and other publicity materials.

 

Responsibilities:

• Write press releases and prepare information for the media

• Respond to information requests from the media

• Help maintain the organization's corporate image and identity

• Draft speeches and arrange interviews for an organization’s top executives

• Act as brand PR ambassador and a Spokesperson at key events as needed

• Develop internal and external communications packages

• Collaborate with program directors on creation and rehearsal of talking points prior to media interactions

• Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

 

Qualifications:

·         Higher education preferably in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field;

·         Three+ years of related professional experience in media relations and/or public affairs;

·         Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills;

·         Spokesperson and crisis management experience;

·         Strong writing/verbal communications skills and presentation/media training skills;

·         Fluency in written and spoken Armenian and English is required;

·         Be flexible, organized, and comfortable with managing multiple projects on deadline;

·         Computer skills in MS Word, Excel and other database software;

 

Application Procedures: If you meet the requirements above and are confident that your background and experience qualify you for this position, please e-mail your detailed CV and a short description of relevant experience in Armenian or in English to All-Armenian Fund at: [email protected]. Please specify the subject line of your e-mail as “Public Relations Specialist/Spokesperson– Your Name Surname”.

 

Deadline for application: May 28, 2019

 

About All-Armenian Fund: The organization was founded by Presidential Decree in 1992. It is a unique institution whose mission is to unite Armenians in Armenia and overseas to overcome the country’s difficulties and to help establish sustainable development in Armenia and Artsakh. The work of All Armenian Fund is implemented with the active participation and support of its 21 affiliates and partner organizations in 19 countries. Parallel to the construction of roads, schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and gas and water networks, the Fund also provides assistance to many socially vulnerable groups, including families of freedom fighters and students from low-income families. The Fund also continues to be a major supporter of the work of Armenian artists and scientists, with particular emphasis on encouraging the young generation. In addition to its annual flagship programs, the Fund simultaneously implements donor-specified projects as well as projects within the framework of its core development programs, in Armenia and Artsakh alike.