Communications and Marketing Volunteer

Organisation Overview

Methoria has two main projects currently: Last Rights and First Rights.

The Last Rights project is creating a new framework of respect for the rights of missing and dead refugees and migrants and bereaved family members, to transform research and legal principles into deliverable, real benefits and respect for human rights. Last Rights is a project of Methoria, a charity registered in the UK, No.1188043.

Equal Justice for Migrant Children, a project launched by the First Rights programme of Methoria, aims to promote a model of justice for migrant and separated children by building upon the rights acquired by children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Central to this aim is the need to uphold the principle of the best interests of the child by putting children’s rights considerations at the centre of all decision making processes. By doing so, we believe it is possible to better realise the rights of children while also protecting their psychological well-being.

Role Details

Time commitment: Flexible - to be agreed with volunteer but estimated at about 1-3 hours per week. 

Attendance: Remote with possibility of occasional in person meetings.

Role Description

In close cooperation with the coordinators of both programmes, and our Legal Consultant, the Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing the external communication and media strategies of Methoria including through our two websites - Last Rights and First Rights, social media, newsletters, press contacts and briefings.

Communication strategy with programmes: Coordination of the communication strategies of both programmes.

Database management: Creating, managing and expanding within GDPR regulations.

Branding and design: Overseeing communication and branding of the Programme and the layout and design of publications.

Required Skills and Experience

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of handling communications campaigns dealing with unpopular issues
• Wide breadth of multi-channel communications
• Experience of producing a range of marketing materials
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Skills and Knowledge

• A capable organiser, used to meeting deadlines
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a small team
• Knowledge and a good understanding of IT including social media

Competencies

Communicating Effectively 

Demonstrate the effective use of the range of communication methods available: written, spoken, electronic, and use these methods in appropriate ways suitable to the context and situation

• present spoken communication in a polite, friendly and respectful manner seeking to ensure mutual understanding being mindful of the need for translation and interpretation
• listen well and seek clarification and understanding, avoiding jumping to conclusions or making assumptions
• present information and ideas in a clear and understandable way which avoids jargon
• seek to understand the communication needs of colleagues and others, being mindful of equality issues and the diverse needs of the range of people we work with
• choose the most appropriate method of communication for the situation, seeking to avoid using one fixed style or approach
• communicate with colleagues and others in a manner which is clear, fluent, accurate and concise

Performing efficiently and effectively 

Promote good performance, developing clear, structured and efficient ways of managing workload and delivering results.  

Ensure that all work carried out by you is in line with Methoria’s plans and ethos and supports the overall aims and ambition of Methoria:

• plan your workload effectively, reporting achievements, and problems to appropriate project co-conveners
• see tasks and objectives through to completion
• approach challenges with drive and enthusiasm

Using and managing resources efficiently and effectively 

Demonstrate the effective and efficient use of the full range of resources used in and by Methoria including time, finances, staffing, equipment, information, materials, buildings, etc.

• take responsibility for managing your time, seeking efficient ways to carry out your work, maximising your output and minimising wastage
• use and acquire materials effectively and efficiently minimising wastage, recycling where possible, and striving for cost effectiveness
• seek out ways to improve the use of resources
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Engaging with our community and with authorities

Understand the needs and requirements of our community members and members of civil society as well as representatives of authorities, national and international, to provide excellent service, and to involve community members in the improvement of services

• provide a helpful and friendly service both internally and externally
• take responsibility for following up on enquiries and solving issues
• ensure that you have as full as possible an understanding of our community’s rights, needs and requirements and avoid assuming that “we know best”
• seek feedback internally and externally on the effectiveness and efficiency of the service you provide
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Working well together

Actively foster good working relationships with colleagues and others in order to collectively achieve Methoria’s aims to:

• co-operate and work well with colleagues at all levels of the organisation seeking collective responsibility for the achievement of goals
• demonstrate consideration, and respect for other’s feelings and opinions and avoid judging and making assumptions
• maintain positive working relationships with external contacts in order to maintain the reputation of Methoria
• seek to actively solve problems and avoid passing the issue on to others or leaving the problem unresolved
• demonstrate self-awareness of your style of working and develop flexibility and adaptability in order to work well with others

Other conditions

• This post doesn't require a DBS check. However, direct contact with a child, children or other vulnerable people is not permitted without production of a DBS certificate and prior agreement of the Co-Conveners in each and every case.
• The post holder will agree to comply with Methoria’s policies including our safeguarding and privacy policies.
• This post isn't politically restricted but as a human rights charity we do maintain a ‘neutral’ position.

To apply for or express an interest in this position, please email bicenquiries@weareadvocate.org.uk