English Communication Manager

**SOS MEDITERRANEE** is a civil European rescue association founded in 2015 to face the humanitarian tragedy and the lack of adequate state rescue capacity in the Mediterranean on the deadliest maritime migratory route in the world since 2014. Created by a group of European citizens, our maritime and humanitarian organisation has three missions:

- To rescue people in distress at sea.
- To protect and assist survivors on board our ship.
- To bear witness and raise awareness about the tragedy unfolding in the central Mediterranean.

Today,** SOS MEDITERRANEE** is a network composed of four European entities (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland) sharing the objective to support our rescue operations at sea. Search and Rescue (SAR) operations have been carried out since February 2016 in the Central Mediterranean off the Libyan coasts with the chartered ships Aquarius and Ocean Viking. To date, over 40.000 people have been rescued by SOS MEDITERRANEE.

**Job description**:
SOS MEDITERRANEE is recruiting an English Communication Manager for a six-month maternity leave replacement to support the organization’s International Development through communication and fundraising activities, with a specific focus on expanding engagement in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Gulf countries. Reporting to the International Development Director, the role involves managing a Digital Communications Coordinator and a Content and Multimedia Development Officer, while collaborating with SOS MEDITERRANEE communication managers and directors across the network.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The person will:

- Implement and lead SOS MEDITERRANEE’s English communication strategy, ensuring alignment with international development goals.
- Oversee the production and strategic development of English-language content across multiple platforms.
- Build and maintain partnerships with key media, academic, cultural, and NGO sectors to enhance the organization’s international presence.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts, including overseeing digital fundraising initiatives and supporting international fundraising campaign development.
- Manage and mentor the Digital Communications Coordinator and Content and Multimedia Development Officer.
- Uphold SOS MEDITERRANEE’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring that communication efforts reflect the organization's values and amplify diverse voices.

Strategy and leadership

The English Communications Manager will lead the English-language communication strategy in line with SOS MEDITERRANEE’s international development priorities. This person will be responsible for coordinating the production of English content and leading strategic communication initiatives. In addition, the manager will oversee the work of the Digital Communications Coordinator and the Content and Multimedia Development Officer, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals.

Content production

The manager will work closely with teams across the SOS MEDITERRANEE network to produce, translate, and edit written, print, and multimedia content in English. The position will be responsible for defining and prioritizing content needs for international development purposes and supporting the production of communication materials in various formats, including online, print, and videos.

Digital communication

International media relations

The manager will monitor international (English-language) media coverage and ensure that media clippings related to SOS MEDITERRANEE are tracked and analyzed. In collaboration with the operations communications team and the International Development Director, the manager will identify and engage with key international media outlets to support SOS MEDITERRANEE’s international development objectives.

Partnership Development

The manager will play a key role in building and maintaining partnerships with external organizations, including media, NGOs, cultural and academic institutions. This responsibility is central to SOS MEDITERRANEE’s international development strategy to increase its visibility as an international humanitarian actor. The manager will represent the organization in external meetings, conferences, and events relevant to the international development department.

Fundraising

The English Communications Manager will play an active role in supporting SOS MEDITERRANEE’s fundraising efforts. This includes participating in meetings with fundraising consultants to align communication strategies with fundraising goals. The manager will oversee the Digital Communications Officer's work on digital fundraising initiatives, ensuring effective online engagement to support donation drives. Additionally, the manager will contribute to piloting a U.S. fundraising campaign, collaborating on strategy and execution. Responsibilities also include drafting proposals for foundations and identifying potential leads for corporate and foundation fundraisin