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Job Vacancies Plan USA (PLANUSA)
Founded in 1937, Plan USA is the U.S. member of Plan, a nonprofit federation of 66 member countries dedicated to improving the lives of impoverished children throughout the developing world. Plan partners with children, their families, and their communities to establish lasting improvements in the areas of childhood health, safety, habitat, education, relationships, and livelihood, empowering children to reach their full potential in strong families and self-sustaining communities. Plan USA’s child sponsorship program connects U.S. donors with the children they benefit, fostering positive, caring relationships, increasing understanding across countries and cultures, and promoting the rights, interests, and welfare of the world’s children. One of the oldest and largest international development organizations, Plan is independent and has no religious or political affiliations. Learn more about Plan’s life-saving work at www.planusa.org.
Position: Media/Public Relations Officer
Closing Date: Friday, 10 September 2010
Location: United States of America (the)

Plan USA, an international child-centered development organization working in 49 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America/Caribbean, seeks a Media/Public Relations Officer who will oversee the media outreach for Plan USA with the goal of raising Plan’s visibility in the general public and the NGO community. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the location of this position will be in Warwick, RI or Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities are implementing a media and public relations strategy for Plan in the US and work with Plan’s global team members on special media projects as needed. As part of Plan’s Communications and Marketing Team, the Media/PR Officer will leverage news media to raise awareness about Plan’s policy and advocacy work around the world and should have a deep understanding of policy matters relating to global poverty.

Minimum Requirements include Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public/media relations or international affairs or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, 5-10 years in journalism, public/media relations, or international affairs (or equivalent experience), outstanding written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of international development issues.

How to apply
Cover letter and CV along with salary requirements to hr@planusa.org FAX 401-738-0974
For a detailed job description and further information, please visit our website at www.planusa.org/jobopps
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