Communications Officer

About the role

GOAL has responded to the world's major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery. Job Purpose: We are looking for a talented and motivated Communications Officer to join our team in our HQ in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin This role sits within a small, high-performing Communications team and will play a key role in bringing GOAL's work to life through compelling storytelling and impactful communications. Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will collaborate closely with our programme and fundraising teams to develop content that strengthens our global visibility, engages audiences, and supports income generation **Please note we operate a hybrid policy and ask employees to attend our HQ office in Dun Laoghaire, co Dublin a minimum of 2 days week** Key Areas of Responsibility: Content & Storytelling Develop engaging content including human-interest stories, blogs, social media and multimedia assets Translate complex programme information into clear, compelling narratives Source stories and content from country teams to showcase impact Media & Programme Communications Support the delivery of strategic communications that raise the profile of GOAL's programmes Draft press materials (press releases, articles, opinion pieces) and support media outreach Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external media contacts Fundraising Campaigns Partner with fundraising teams on key campaigns (e.g. GOAL Mile, Jersey Day, emergency appeals) Create content that drives engagement, participation and income Monitor campaign performance and apply learnings Digital Communications Contribute to website and social media content across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) Support delivery of the digital communications strategy Work with internal design resources to produce high-quality visual content Brand & Internal Communications Ensure consistency of messaging and brand across all outputs Support internal communications and organisational engagement

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in communications, PR, marketing or a related field
• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
• Experience creating digital content and supporting campaigns
• Good understanding of social media platforms and trends
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
• Why Join GOAL?
• Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a real-world impact
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Opportunity to shape communications for global humanitarian programmes
• Engage in meaningful storytelling that amplifies the voices of vulnerable communities
• GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
• Accountability within GOAL
• Safeguarding

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