Vacancy Announcement: Digital Comms Assistant – Partnerships Unit, Samuel Hall
Samuel Hall is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its team for a full-time position as a Digital Communications Assistant, reporting to the Advocacy and Stories Officer. They will help Samuel Hall to reach new audiences, raise its profile and advocate for refugees, migrants, displaced people and marginalized communities across the Global South.
Who We Are
Our research connects the voices of communities to changemakers for more inclusive societies. Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes and designs policies in contexts of migration and displacement. Our approach is ethical, academically rigorous, and based on first-hand experience of complex and fragile settings. With offices in Afghanistan, Germany, Kenya, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates, we are based in the regions we study.
We have over ten years’ experience in 70+ countries and have become a trusted partner and leading voice in the field of migration and displacement research, working with governments, donors, the UN and other multilateral organizations, NGOs and private companies. It’s an exciting time for Samuel Hall – we were recently selected by Stanford University as one of the Global South’s high-potential, fast-growth social enterprises. For more information, please visit www.samuelhall.org.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: We work in a fast-paced, demanding, and challenging environment – you will be expected to grow with us and carve out your own spot in the team. We look for proactive, creative individuals who find opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We look for strong leaders and reliable team-players who can add value from the very start, expand our knowledge and help us to maximize our social impact.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Objective 1 – Digital & Social Media
● Day-to-day running of Samuel Hall’s social media channels – maintaining a content calendar, growing our audience and developing creative ideas in line with broader communications objectives
● Supporting the development and management of the Samuel Hall website including SEO
● Assisting with creation of internal and external newsletters
● Assisting with the creation and management of visual assets (including photos, videos and graphics)
● Advising clients and partners to inform digital communications and research dissemination strategies for projects
Objective 2 – Content & Marketing
● Working with the Advocacy and Communications Officer to run ‘Samuel Hall Stories’ – our soon-to-launch multimedia storytelling blog.
● Working with the Advocacy and Communications Officer to plan and run digital advocacy campaigns
Researching and developing case studies and powerful stories from our work to share on Samuel Hall platforms
● Preparing materials and briefing documents ahead of media, donor and networking meetings
● Support with conceptualizing creative events and execution
● Assisting with reporting and analysis of results
Opportunities for Growth
Working at Samuel Hall means that you are contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research, implementation and policy. Most of our training happens on the job, but as part of our investment in learning and development, everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable them to acquire new skills and knowledge. We commit to helping you to:
● Grow within the organization, with gradual increases in responsibility and accountability, and room for progression.
● Grow your understanding of development and humanitarian actors, with the opportunity for continued learning, and the chance to become a key voice in your area of expertise.
● Grow your personal and professional network as we expand our list of partners.
The Development Unit is a new and expanding team within Samuel Hall that rewards ambition. Whatever your personal career goals, there is a real opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of the organization and to contribute directly to our continued growth.
Vacancy Requirements
Required
● Excellent spoken and written English skills
● Social media proficiency – especially Instagram
● Ability to work with a truly global team – coping under pressure, working occasionally irregular hours and meeting tight deadlines
● Attention to detail
● Proactive and able to work under own initiative
● Creative, imaginative, and passionate about storytelling
● Appetite for knowledge and improvement
● Demonstrated interest in humanitarian and development work, foreign affairs, communications
● Confidence in networking, professional relationship-building and contributing to internal and external meetings
Desirable
● Experience in a communications role – 12 months preferred, but we are open to more/less experience applicants and happy to discuss opportunities with you
● Familiarity with any of the following tools: Mailchimp, Squarespace, Adobe Design Suite, Canva, Venngage
● Design skills and/or video editing experience
● Prior knowledge of research in contexts of migration, displacement, and international development
● Past experience specific to the Middle East and North Africa, Central/South Asia and/or the East and Horn of Africa
● Additional languages – French, Arabic (native / fluent)
Location: Remote
Position: Digital Communications Assistant
Contract duration: 12 months, renewable, with a trial period
Vacancy closure: Open until filled
Email for submission: careers@samuelhall.org
How to apply All applicants should send their cover letter and CV in separate PDF files, each labelled: “CL/CV – Full name of Applicant” with the email subject line clearly expressed: “Name – Digital Communications Assistant.” Three references should also be included… https://www.samuelhall.org/careers
Samuel Hall is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants who do not follow the required format will not be considered. Only selected applicants will be notified, and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
