Internal Communications Officer

Closing Date:

Feb 24, 2017

Salary:

Not specified

How to Apply:

In this recruitment process we work with Duurzaamheid Werkt. Please send your application (max. 1 page motivation, max 2 page resume) before 24 February 2017 to application@duurzaamheidwerkt.com mentioning “Internal communications officer” in the subject line. For questions about this position, please contact Annelies Pijnenburg through above mentioned e-mail address or +31 6 466 80 191.

Job Description:

UTZ is a label and a program for sustainable farming worldwide. Our mission is to make sustainable farming the norm. Sustainable farming helps farmers, workers and their families to fulfill their ambitions and contributes to safeguard the world’s resources, now and in the future.

UTZ is one of the largest programs for responsibly produced coffee, tea and cocoa in the world, working across all continents with leading brands and retailers, such as Mars, Ahold, IKEA, Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), Migros, Tchibo and Nestlé.

UTZ is headquartered in Amsterdam and is looking to hire an:

Internal Communications Officer
(32-40 hours/week)

Keeping everyone engaged and updated is vital to any dynamic, growing and globally spread organization. And that’s where our Internal Communications Officer comes in. Supported by the Head of Communications you will develop and deliver the full internal communications program from strategy to operations.

You will set up the internal communications structure, guide colleagues overseas in their communications, communicate news via a range of channels and develop and manage internal campaigns and events. Your work will vary from writing and editing internal news items, tailoring corporate materials to resonate with regional staff and audiences, to proactively identifying opportunities for innovative campaigns. You’ll ensure that all our content is accurate, consistent, relevant, timely and in line with our values, tone of voice and corporate strategy.

You bring a proven track record in internal communications and you enjoy working on both digital and offline channels. You have a sound understanding of best practice techniques together with insight into how internal communications optimally merges with PR, social media and stakeholder communications. You are a skilled writer, able to both manage and support, with a broad interest and affinity with sustainability in agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement the internal communications strategy.
• Provide guidance to all colleagues (both in Amsterdam and overseas) to ensure consistency, clarity and impact.
• Develop and implement creative communication campaigns and internal events which support key business / strategic objectives.
• Help develop and roll-out our future Digital Workplace Tool (intranet +) and manage, maintain and improve it. Evaluate the effectiveness of communication processes/tools and deliver ongoing improvement.
• Ensure alignment with key stakeholders throughout the organization.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Proven track record in development, delivery and evaluation of effective internal communications plans and campaigns;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. German and Spanish are an asset;
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness, able to influence at a senior level and proven ability to build relationships with staff across organizations;
• Understanding of and an advocate for the principles of staff engagement;
• Strong planning and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Bachelor or Masters in Communications or related field and >5 years of relevant experience in an international business context.

Employment is based upon 40 hours/week. The position will be based in Amsterdam and is open to applicants of all nationalities, however, we can only consider candidates who have, will get or are eligible for a Dutch work and residency permit.

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