Main purpose of job:

The successful candidate will be joining the British Embassy Conakry team to deliver high-quality communications campaigns and products, and lead on our events and engagement strategy.

The team works with Guinean and international partners to support public sector governance and accountability, human rights and media freedoms, and to communicate our work to the British and Guinean public.

This is an exciting time to join the British Embassy Conakry. The role is stretching and high priority, and we will provide regular opportunities for learning and development tailored to the individual’s needs, and support career development.

Roles and responsibilities:

Communications strategy and delivery:

• Lead on the Embassy’s communications strategy to secure high-profile media coverage of UK activities. Working across all parts of the Embassy and with London, this will include sourcing content for social media platforms and identifying and maximising opportunities for media engagement.
• Day-to-day management of the Embassy’s social media accounts and website, ensuring messaging and interactions are accurate, timely, and effective.
• Monitoring Guinea’s media and cultural landscape to identify opportunities for engagement.
• Maintain a wide network of online, press, radio and TV media contacts to facilitate interviews, op-eds, articles and responses to engage Guineans on UK activities.
  

Events and campaigns:

• Lead on organising Embassy events and major campaigns (e.g., talks, receptions or exhibitions), including the annual King’s Birthday Party. This includes working with teams to develop and plan events and to ensure impactful delivery.
• Lead the UK’s Chevening Scholarship programme for Guinea. 
• Draw together lessons learned following events and campaigns.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• The position offers much opportunity for learning and development on the job, including  through attendance at seminars, workshops and building relationships with relevant contacts.   

• Knowledge of latest communications techniques/approaches and experience of working with them; including in particular social media skills (X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Experience in successfully designing, planning and organising events.
• A proactive approach and a focus on continuous improvement of self and service, with an appetite to work with others to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
• Experience in building and maintaining a network of contacts.
• Fluent in both English and French.