Cordaid works to end poverty and exclusion. We do this in the world’s most fragile and conflict-affected areas. We engage with communities to rebuild trust and resilience and increase people’s self-reliance. Where poverty, conflict, and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. Cordaid is one of the leading civil society organisations in the Netherlands, working globally in fragile contexts on health, education, justice & peace, and food system strengthening as well as humanitarian assistance. Cordaid has over 1.300 staff in The Netherlands, Africa and Asia.  In our work, we are guided by four core values:  respect, accountability, sustainability and diversity & inclusion. 

 

Cordaid is looking for a 

Corporate Press and Communication Officer 

(32-36 hours, based in The Hague) 

 

The Corporate Press and Communication Officer is responsible for maintaining Cordaid’s relations with the Dutch and international media. This role is crucial to the positioning of Cordaid in relevant national and international forums, both offline and online. The Corporate Press and Communication Officer is part of the Positioning & Communication unit of Cordaid, located at the global office in The Hague, and working with a corporate mandate. The unit encompasses a diverse and passionate team, and its colleagues make it a stimulating work environment.  

What you do  

• You write and issue clear, concise and effective press releases and other informative and promotional materials to relevant media to successfully position Cordaid.  
• You maintain good contact with the media, engage with them (proactively and reactively), and act as a spokesperson for Cordaid to journalists.  
• You systematically monitor Cordaid’s media coverage and visibility of the organisation by creating and circulating press reviews. 
• You develop a Cordaid media strategy to enhance our strategic position and in view of our accountability to Dutch and international stakeholders and society at large.  
• You create a broad range of informative, convincing and appealing deliverables, varying from positioning papers, speeches, presentations, social media messages, to campaigning materials. 
• You contribute to internal communication processes and projects if required.  
• You collaborate closely with colleagues from the Positioning & Communication team, and you engage and provide strategic advice to, for instance, the Board of Directors, marketing colleagues, our Humanitarian Assistance team, and our colleagues in the country offices.  

 

Who you are 

• You love public affairs, and you closely follow the development and humanitarian sector, notably in relation to the countries in which Cordaid works. 
• You are well-connected to the Dutch and international press and have an excellent network. 
• You have in-depth knowledge of (ethical) communication and/or journalism and you have a quick pen yourself.  
• You are savvy with different communication channels, including social media.  
• You are creative and have a critical eye for positioning, and with that you can tie the knots between advocacy, activating communication, and campaigning.  
• You have a relevant degree on an academic/bachelor level. 
• You have at least three years' experience in a similar position. 
• You have excellent language skills in Dutch, English, and preferably also French. 
• You are a team player pur sang.  
• You can work under stress.  
• You are willing and able to make international travels. 

 

What we offer 

• A responsible position in a professional organisation. 
• A varied role where initiative is encouraged; from time to time, the work can be high paced, exceeding the set working hours. 
• A global organisation with a focus on fragile contexts to provide aid where it is needed the most. 
• Good working conditions. 
• A gross monthly salary of € 3493,- up to € 5230,- based on a 36-hour week (excluding 8% vacation allowance and 8.3% end of year allowance), depending on years of relevant experience. 
• A position for one year with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible. 

 

More information 

If you're interested in this position and meet the requirements, please  submit your application, which includes a motivation letter and CV in English, for the attention of Reshmi Nashier, Human Resource Advisor, through our website. Alternatively, you're welcome to share your application with us via email at reshmi.nashier@cordaid.org. Please note that the end date of the application submission is 15th May 2024.

 Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here: https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/ 

An integrity screening will be part of this application procedure. 

Applicants must be nationals of a European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union and reside currently in The Netherlands. 

For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org. 

Acquisition on basis of this vacancy is not appreciated.