4C Association: Job Announcement – Communications Manager

• Provide a recognized baseline standard, the 4C Code of Conduct and its verification system as first step in continuous improvement  towards sustainability
• Promote and partner with other sustainability standards and initiatives in the market
• Be a multi-stakeholder sustainable coffee platform addressing the broader sustainability agenda, which includes common, overarching challenges that affect coffee sector sustainability (e.g. climate change, ageing trees, access to finance, productivity etc.)

• To implement the 4C Communications Strategy according to the approved work plan;
• To lead the development of project-, program- or topic-related communications strategies, in line with the 4C Association’s mission.
• Maintaining the integrity of the 4C Association’s identity/brand
• Ensuring 4C members communicate about their participation in the 4C Association in accordance with the 4C Communication Guidelines
• Translating the organization’s key messages into creative solutions that visually connect with the target audience and help to tell the story
• Develop, produce and distribute of the bi-monthly Activities Updates and other core publications, such as the annual report, including liaising with editors, proof readers, designers and printers.
• To write and disseminate media releases, articles, editorials, etc.
• To develop content for websites, social media and corporate communications material.
• To provide comprehensive editorial support to the 4C Secretariat team.
• To manage press engagement, maintain a high-quality media database and media monitoringreports as needed.
• Work collaboratively with others in the team to support the preparation of 4C events such as the General Assembly and/or Sustainability Forums.
• Additional tasks as agreed with the Executive Director

• Education and training: University (bachelor or masters) degree in a relevant field (e.g.communications, marketing, journalism, public relations).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in communications work related to the roles and responsibilities of this position; experience in marketing preferred
• Good time management skills: ability to perform well while handling a number of functions simultaneously.
• Experience in implementation of communications strategies
• Experience with sustainability standard systems and certification/verification schemes;
• Excellent skills in the use of standard software packages (MS Office).
• Strong Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) as Typo3.
• Good knowledge of video editing, web and layout design an asset.
• Proven excellence in writing and editing skills in English; fluency in German, Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience in communicating with the media.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Innovative and creative thinking in relation to communication;
• Ability to work well as a member of a multi-cultural, inter-disciplinary, multi-lingual, global team.
• Commitment to the 4C Association mission and values

Under the director supervision of the Executive Director, the Communications Manager will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of a wide range of communication projects, products and services as outlined in the global Communications Strategy.