Communications Officer

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About Us:&nbsp;<br></strong>GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Job Purpose:<br></strong>We are looking for a talented and motivated Communications Officer to join our team in our HQ in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin This role sits within a small, high-performing Communications team and will play a key role in bringing GOAL’s work to life through compelling storytelling and impactful communications.&nbsp;Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will collaborate closely with our programme and fundraising teams to develop content that strengthens our global visibility, engages audiences, and supports income generation</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>**Please note we operate a hybrid policy and ask employees to attend our HQ office in Dun Laoghaire, co Dublin a minimum of 2 days week**</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Areas of Responsibility: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Content &amp; Storytelling</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop engaging content including human-interest stories, blogs, social media and multimedia assets</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Translate complex programme information into clear, compelling narratives</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Source stories and content from country teams to showcase impact</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Media &amp; Programme Communications</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support the delivery of strategic communications that raise the profile of GOAL’s programmes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Draft press materials (press releases, articles, opinion pieces) and support media outreach</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external media contacts</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Fundraising Campaigns</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner with fundraising teams on key campaigns (e.g. GOAL Mile, Jersey Day, emergency appeals)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Create content that drives engagement, participation and income</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Monitor campaign performance and apply learnings</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Digital Communications</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to website and social media content across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support delivery of the digital communications strategy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with internal design resources to produce high-quality visual content</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Brand &amp; Internal Communications</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure consistency of messaging and brand across all outputs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support internal communications and organisational engagement</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2+ years’ experience in communications, PR, marketing or a related field</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience creating digital content and supporting campaigns</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Good understanding of social media platforms and trends</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset<strong><br><br></strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Why Join GOAL?<br></strong>Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a real-world impact</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work in a collaborative, high-performing team environment</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Opportunity to shape communications for global humanitarian programmes</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Engage in meaningful storytelling that amplifies the voices of vulnerable communities</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><em>GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:</em></strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. </em><em>We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups).</em> <em>We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. </em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Accountability within GOAL<br></strong>A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Safeguarding<br></strong>Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>General Terms and Conditions<br></strong>This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.</span></p>