Communications Officer (Part-time)

Company Description

WWF-Guianas will recruit one part- time Communication Officer for Suriname. The Communications Officer plays a key role in delivering WWF’s mission by developing and implementing effective communication strategies that raise awareness, engage stakeholders, promote conservation efforts, developing and implementing communication activities for programs and projects. The Communication Officer will work closely together with the Communication Officer in Guyana in some projects and on strategic communication. 

Job Description

I. Main Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will work in support of programs and with program staff to realize communication work. The officer will also help to develop and deliver communications that advance WWF’s conservation goals, engage stakeholders, and maintain brand alignment across internal and external channels, and will represent WWF in Suriname in relevant networks. 

II. Major Duties 

Project & Stakeholder Communication

• Support communication components across various projects, ensuring consistent messaging, stakeholder engagement, and visibility of project outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to amplify WWF’s voice and impact.
• Create compelling content for various platforms, including press releases, newsletters, social media, websites, and reports.
• Support the production of multimedia content (videos, graphics, photography) to enhance storytelling.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials.

Strategic Communication & Planning

• Develop and implement communication plans and campaigns to support WWF’s brand and conservation goals.
• Monitor and evaluate communication efforts, providing regular reports and insights.
• Keep up to date on key issues and trends in social, political, and economic developments that may impact on the organization’s reputation and advise on risk mitigation strategies.

Media & Public Relations

• Manage media relations, including drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and maintaining media contacts.
• Coordinate events, workshops, and public engagement activities to raise awareness and foster community involvement.

Other Duties

• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up a clear documentation storage system for audit purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience preferably in the NGO or environmental sector.
• Regional knowledge and working experience, particularly in Suriname is a must.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a willingness to represent and speak on behalf of the organization.
• Strong team player and internal organizational networker.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of media relations and content management systems.
• Graphic design, video editing, or photography skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Passion for conservation and WWF’s mission. 
• Network of government, business, civil society, and the donor community is an asset.
• Strong advocacy and public relations skills, with the ability to prepare advocacy and communications.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dutch, English, and Sranan Tongo would be a plus.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good technical and organizational skills are essential.
• Creative mind, strong vision, consistent and courageous
• Proficiency in digital tools, content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Strong engaging with media, drafting press materials, and managing public relations
• Proficiency in digital tools, content management systems, and social media platforms
• Strong team player and relationship builder with internal teams, partners, and external audiences.
• Ability to contribute communication expertise to project teams and ensure visibility of project outcomes.
• Willingness, ability and availability to travel regularly outside of regular office hours.
• Ability to work effectively with local communities.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

Additional Information

Working Relationships

Internal:

Communication Officer will work under the supervision of Country Director Suriname & Guyana and will work in close collaboration with the Communication Officer in Guyana.

The Communication Officer will collaborate with management, technical, project and operation team members across Suriname and Guyana and with other WWF colleagues in the region in initiatives like the Amazon Push and Caribbean strategy.

External:

Private sector, donor, Local communities, government agencies and public authorities and their associations, media, CSOs.

**This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively by staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.