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Food for Soul is looking for a Communication & Networking Officer to join our fast-growing team and work hands-on with the expanding Food for Soul's network around the world. Want to join us?

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What will I do?

Communicating our work to new and existing stakeholders is paramount to the success of our work. Food for Soul has a large map of stakeholders with whom it works in a highly collaborative way hence it is important to network and communicate efficiently with them as well as to facilitate the learning and good practices between them. The role focuses mostly on communication and networking with operational stakeholders and will work in collaboration with the media officer.

Which will be my main tasks?

  • Produce and renew FFS communication and capacity building material describing and promoting the work of Food for Soul to different stakeholders (eg. video, written material, social media etc)
  • Coordinate communication with our existing projects and be responsible for the ‘Learning Network’ of all FFS projects – administer communication platforms for the Learning network, disseminate communication material and contents, coordinate forum for exchange experience and information etc.
  • Support the Coordination of the scoping of new project partners worldwide (particularly in the US) – organise information, disseminate TORs and reporting, organise meetings etc

Am I suitable for this position?

Yes, if you have:

  • Strong experience of communication (essential, minimum 3 years of experience) and marketing (desired)
  • Strong experience of using different communication tools online and offline, minimum 3 years
  • Strong experience of producing communication and capacity building material in written and multimedia
  • Experience of working in the community, non profit sector (associations, foundation, co-operations etc) (desired)
  • Experience on project management
  • Great knowledge and experience of working and communicating with different partners and stakeholders (community partners, associations, sponsors etc)
  • Knowledge of and interest in food waste issues and trends
  • Excellent use of english and italian (both verbal and written)
  • Excellent use of MS Office applications, social networks and Google tools

And also some…

  • Excellent communication and relationship skills with different actors and stakeholders
  • Ability to take initiative, being proactive and work independently
  • Ability to prioritise effectively and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
  • Exhibit innovative thinking and able to overcome difficulties with little supervision
  • Great motivation to work in the nonprofit sector, in particular on issues of food waste and social inclusion
  • Strong team working aptitude

How can I apply?

Email at info@foodforsoul.it  with:

  • Your most up to date CV
  • A motivational letter explaining how you meet the criteria of the role and your motivation in applying to the role

We look forward to hear from you!

The Food for Soul Team