A special issue of The International Journal of Media and Culture titled ‘Refugee Socialities and the Media’ looks at diverse media and communicative practices about the European refugee crisis – and the relationships and communities they can create. We share the main issue’s main contributions and conclusions in this blog post.
Zimbabwe’s grandmothers are turning the tide on mental health
This is a story of hope. The steady worsening of mental health across the world – and the personal, economic and social damage this is causing – can seem like a problem too big to solve.
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C4D Network Seeking Part-Time Network Coordinator
The C4D Network is looking for an enthusiastic and committed part-time coordinator to support the running of the Network site and membership community. This is a fast-paced and varied position that has much flexibility. The role requires a passion for networking and international development. It is primarily online working, with membership communication around the world. It also requires London-based meet-up coordination and regular meetings with the Secretariat team in Oxford, UK. Further fully-remote international positions will be advertised shortly.
- This is a part-time position, 20 -30 hours per week.
- It is home-based, but the successful candidate needs to be able to travel to London and Oxford at least twice per month.
- Start date: 1st August 2019
- Contract position: fixed-term for six months, renewable.
- Renumeration: £28,800 pro-rata. (£15per hour).
TASKS
Content & Editorial:
- Updating web content – adding postings for news, resources, events, jobs etc.
- Managing e-newsletters for jobs, resources and network communication.
- Writing for the web – writing abstracts, introductions, newsletters, editorial etc.
- Managing social media interactivity – Facebook, Twitter etc.
- Supporting Network content and communication strategy development.
Membership Coordination:
- Establishing good membership communication systems and processes.
- Process of new individual and institutional members, and managing member inquiries, subscriptions and engagement.
- Supporting member groups: country chapters and thematic groups; with regular coordination, resourcing and communication.
Events Coordination:
- Organising Network events, supporting the Secretariat and Country Chapters – events include regular London meet-ups, special events, Country Chapter events, online happenings and more. Tasks include ‘liaising with venues, speakers and participants.
Communication & Administration:
- Consistent and regular communication with Network Secretariat team members; using remote communication tools such as email, WhatsApp and skype.
- Regular reporting and good administration, particularly of financial paperwork.
PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
- A strong interest and engagement in ‘communication for development’ within international development and social justice work.
- Experience in editing websites and writing for the web.
- Experience of online communication with varied stakeholders.
- Experience in engaging within individuals and institutions internationally; strong intercultural sensitivity and awareness required.
- Good knowledge of social media strategy and use; particularly Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Advanced networking and inter-personal communication skills and aptitude.
- Events management experience.
- Good time management and the ability to work remotely and independently as well as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of software platforms & digital tools:
- WordPress
- Ning
- Mailchimp
- Eventbrite
- Knowledge of online ‘live’ meeting systems, such as Google Hangouts and Facebook Live.
- Use of online database systems and knowledge management.
To apply please send covering letter and CV to [email protected], by 1stJuly 2019.
Join us on 30 April in Brussels for our C4D Network Belgium Chapter Meet-Up
Dear C4D community,
All C4D Network members and friends are welcome to join us on 30 April in Brussels for our C4D Network meet-up.
Focus of meet-up: Climate and Environment (Catherine Joppart, WWF EU Consultant)
Date/Time: April 30th @5:30pm
Venue: Caberdouche Café, Place de la Liberté 8, 1000 Brussels
Facebook link to event: https://www.facebook.com/events/288927592061715/
Our C4D Network meet-ups are great informal networking and sharing opportunities for all those working, studying or just starting out in the communication for development sector and we look forward to seeing you there!
Kind Regards,
Alvaro Cosi
C4D Network curated resources to mark World Malaria Day 2019
On 25 April – World Malaria Day 2019, the World Health Organisation will join the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, the African Union Commission and other partner organizations in promoting “Zero malaria starts with me,,” a grassroots campaign that aims to keep malaria high on the political agenda, mobilize additional resources, and empower communities to take ownership of malaria prevention and care.
To mark the day and the support the grassroots campaign we have pulled together a curated list of malaria and communication for development resources and articles from across our website which we hope will prove useful to those of you working in this area.
If you have resources you would like to share please just let us know via [email protected]
- World Malaria Day 2019: “Zero malaria starts with me”
- Malaria SBCC EvidenceDatabase(Health Communication Capacity)
- Zéro Palu ! Je m’engage” l’outil(RBM Partnership to End Malaria, 2018)
- Zero Malaria Starts with Me Toolkit (RBM Partnership to End Malaria, 2018)
- The Strategic Framework for Malaria Social and Behaviour Change Communication 2018-2030 (RBM Partnership to End Malaria, 2018)
- Malaria SBCC Evidence Database (Health Communication Capacity)
- Social and behavior change considerations for areas transitioning from high and moderate to low, very low and zero malaria transmission (Health Communication Capacity Collaborative, 2017)
- Incorporating Net Care into Malaria Social and Behavior Change Communication Strategies: A Step-by-step Guide (Vector Works Project 2016)
- Intégrer l’entretien des moustiquaires aux stratégies de CCSC relative au paludisme : guide détaillé (Vector Works Project 2016)
- Malaria Social & Behavior Change Communication National Strategies (collected and mapped by HC3, 2016)
- WHO malaria terminology (WHO 2016)
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