Communications Program Officer - Open Government Partnership : Job Details

About Open Government Partnership (OGP)The Open Government Partnership (OGP) was formed in 2011 by governments and civil society organizations seeking new ways of working together to make societies more transparent, accountable, inclusive, and participatory.OGP has grown over its first decade into a global effort of close to 200 national and local governments, thousands of civil society organizations, and many others. The OGP community is made up of thousands of relentless, creative, and inspiring trailblazers, innovators, and deeply committed reformers striving to make a difference. Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Open Government Partnership (OGP) is looking to add a creative and strategic communicator to its growing team. The Communications Officer will report to the Lead Communications Officer and will work collaboratively with the rest of the Communications team to enhance the visibility and impact of OGP's storytelling efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing, editing, and proofreading original content across various OGP communication channels including social media platforms, blogs, website, newsletter, press releases, and more. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for crafting compelling and accurate content.

• Completing writing projects, meeting deadlines and following content requirements in terms of style and project specifications
• Revising content whenever changes are requested
• Helping create style guides or suggesting changes to ensure content is consistent and clear
• Working with team members to define their content needs
• Conducting research on any given topic
• Optimizing articles for SEO and accessibility
• Writing engaging content for blogs, ebooks, case studies, video scripts, infographics and other assets
• Identifying gaps in content and recommending new topics
• Editing content to ensure voice, grammar and style is on point
• Distilling complex concepts and language into content that is easily understood
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging, branding and style
• Managing and completing work on time for multiple content writing projects
• Uploading content to the website or a management system
• Running workshops for internal staff, as well as members
• Creating and scheduling posts for multiple social media channels
• Staying up to date on industry trends to support content development
• Working with content strategists to build editorial calendars
• Work/oversee vendors including translators, copy-editors, copy-writers, and more.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience working in nonprofit organizations or international development contexts is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in communication with a strong focus on content creation and speechwriting.
• Proven track record of writing speeches for senior executives or high-profile individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in a nonprofit, government, or corporate environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a demonstrated ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Strong understanding of rhetorical strategies and the ability to craft messages that resonate with different audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Experience creating social media content (desirable).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Mastery of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Experience working with other team members to produce content.
• An understanding of search engine optimization best practices.
• Ability to cooperate with other writers and editors to complete projects.
• Ability to give feedback on writing projects.
• Proficiency in Spanish or French (desirable).

* Salary equivalent will be offered for candidates based in BrusselsThe pay range for this role is:58,000 - 62,000 USD per year (Washington, DC)