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The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the overarching alliance for the global eye care sector. It represents more than 150 organisations in over 100 countries.
Our vision is a world in which everyone has access to the best possible standard of eye health; where no one is needlessly visually impaired; and where those with irreparable vision loss achieve their full potential.
IAPB is looking for a Communications Officer: Media and Digital to join our team.
The Communications Officer: Media and Digital is a key role within the IAPB Communications Team, working with the Communications Manager and the Head of Communications on IAPB’s digital platforms and media relationships. The Officer will work on four broad areas: social media management, media relations, campaigns and team support. They will be part of an international team of communications professionals delivering on IAPB’s key campaigns and programmes throughout the year.
If you are passionate about social media and public relations and thrive on doing purposeful work that makes a difference, then you could be the perfect fit to join our collaborative team. Use your communications expertise and creativity to inspire people to join us in our mission towards a world where no one is needlessly visually impaired or blind.
Location: Global
Position: Full time – Permanent
Expected salary band: £28,000 – £35,000 (Adjusted to role-equivalent in selected candidate’s country of location).
Work for purpose, know that your work contributes to creating a world where no one is needlessly visually impaired, where everyone has access to the best possible standard of eye health; and where those with irreparable vision loss achieve their full potential.
IAPB is an equal opportunity employer with a candidate selection policy that encourages diversity and inclusion.
Please email [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining how your skills and experiences meet the key elements of the job description.
Closing date for applications is 25 November and interviews will be held via Zoom in the week of the 29 November.
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