POSITION PURPOSE
The Communications Manager will be responsible for internal and external communications for Wave Money.
He/she will develop and disseminate messaging to maintain a consistent flow of information with the company’s stakeholders, including media.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications Strategy
• Develop and implement a communications and media strategy for the organization
• Assist with the development of marketing and brand communications to all relevant stakeholders
• Regularly conduct reviews of existing communications and implement changes to maximize impact
• Advise staff on communications and media engagement and effectiveness
• Implement systems for evaluating the effectiveness of communication activities

Media
• Act as contact for and coordinate, media inquiries. This may involve telephone calls out of hours, including early morning and evening calls and/or weekend calls
• Advise on, write and edit media releases, opinion articles and other articles and pitch these materials to appropriate media, including by proactively identifying opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, including TV, radio, print media and online journalists
• Develop and maintain a database and email distribution lists of relevant media contacts
• Act as a Wave Money media spokesperson when required

Online communications
• Manage Wave Money’s website including sourcing content and working with inhouse and outsourced vendors as required
• Manage Wave Money’s LinkedIn and Twitter accounts as a channel to disseminate information

Publications
• Coordinate content, editing, publication and distribution of stakeholder publications
• Assist in preparing other publications, such as factsheets, reports and submissions
• Manage company Newsletter - develop content ideas, work with stakeholders to get required information, prepare and send out to staff
• Providing editing support and strategic advice

Public relations and events
• Develop high quality press releases, press kits and other related materials
• Work with agencies to plan and manage press conferences and general events that involve media coverage
• Together with other staff, coordinate seminars, events and launches
• Proactively identify media and press opportunities

Other
• Undertake administrative tasks as required in a small team
• Perform other duties as directed and necessary to the proper performance of the role


KEY PERFORMANCE & SUCCESS INDICATOR
• Strong relationship with media
• Smooth flow of information within the organization and between Wave Money and its stakeholders
• Growing base of Followers on relevant social media channels
• Well managed and up to date website

COMPETENCIES
• Strong writing, editing skills in English. (Ability to write and speak in Burmese as well is preferred).
• Confident public speaker
• Strategic and analytical thinker


EXPERIENCE, FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AREA
• At least 5 years work experience in a management role in communications/PR.
• Previous working experience in an international organization is an advantage.
• Experience in strategic planning, result-oriented based management and reporting.
• Experience developing and executing a communications strategy.
• Exposure to C-level management.
• Ability to work effectively in conflict situations and under pressure.
• Metric and ROI focused.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills