GOGLA seeks:
Marketing and Communications Officer (new function)
The off-grid lighting and appliances industry has experienced rapid market growth in the last years and provided millions of households living beyond the electrical grid with life transforming access to energy. Despite the industry’s efforts and success, a quarter of the world population is still lacking basic access to energy. The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) acts as the industry advocate supporting the industry in growing and strengthening the market for clean, quality off-grid lighting and electrical systems. With its advocacy and communication work, GOGLA seeks to realize international recognition for the benefits of off-grid lighting and sector-wide industry support. To strengthen its role as the voice of the industry, GOGLA is seeking a Communication and Marketing Officer.
Job Description
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Reporting to: Executive Director
Starting: as soon as possible
Weekly hours: 32 (negotiable)
In cooperation with a senior consultant, the Marketing and Communications Officer will be responsible to:
- Ensure the successful marketing and communication of various GOGLA events, including the 4th international off-grid lighting conference and trade fair (Oct 2015, >700 people expected).
- Support development and execution of an ambitious sector-wide advocacy campaign in cooperation with GOGLA partners.
- Implement and refine GOGLA’s marketing and communication strategy in a creative and inspiring, as well as coherent and structured way.
- Increase GOGLA exposure to the relevant stakeholders by developing a targeted and efficient public relations strategy and coordinating all related activities.
- Successfully support GOGLA’s fundraising activities.
- Continuously extend GOGLA’s stakeholder network and build lasting relationships.
Qualifications of the Successful Candidate:
- A high level of passion for GOGLA’s mission and objectives.
- A minimum of one to two years of experience in the field of communication and marketing.
- Experience in the management and marketing of events.
- Excellent and proven communication skills in English. Proficiency in French as well as other additional languages are considered a strong asset.
- Experienced with the design of precise and meaningful messages for different target audiences, using a variety of communication platforms and tools.
- Ability to think strategically and work creatively.
- Experience with working within an international organization as well as development cooperation and / or energy access is desired.
- Ability to work in a small team.
About GOGLA
Over one-quarter of the world’s population lives without access to electricity. Off-grid lighting addresses this challenge by providing light to those in need. The move to off-grid lighting is transforming lives and economies in developing countries around the world by increasing incomes, assisting educational development and improving health and safety.
The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) is a neutral, independent, not-for-profit association created to promote lighting solutions that benefit society and businesses in developing and emerging markets. GOGLA acts as the industry advocate and supports the industry in growing and strengthening the market for clean, quality off-grid lighting and electrical systems. Its main objective is to support industry in scaling the sector based on principles of the triple bottom line, thus contributing to the objectives of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Formed in 2012 as public-private initiative, GOGLA was conceived out of a joint World Bank/IFC Lighting Africa and private sector effort to accelerate market development for energy access. GOGLA’s unique position as an advocate for off-grid lighting outside the philanthropic area enables it to complement the work of partners and to continue where the World Bank / IFC Lighting Global program stops.
GOGLA is supported by a small Secretariat operating from Utrecht, the Netherlands.
For more information, please visit the website at www.gogla.org
Applications, including motivation letter, CV and salary expectations should be sent to Mr. Koen Peters, Executive Director, at info@gogla.org.
Marketing and Communications Officer (new function)
The off-grid lighting and appliances industry has experienced rapid market growth in the last years and provided millions of households living beyond the electrical grid with life transforming access to energy. Despite the industry’s efforts and success, a quarter of the world population is still lacking basic access to energy. The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) acts as the industry advocate supporting the industry in growing and strengthening the market for clean, quality off-grid lighting and electrical systems. With its advocacy and communication work, GOGLA seeks to realize international recognition for the benefits of off-grid lighting and sector-wide industry support. To strengthen its role as the voice of the industry, GOGLA is seeking a Communication and Marketing Officer.
Job Description
Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Reporting to: Executive Director
Starting: as soon as possible
Weekly hours: 32 (negotiable)
In cooperation with a senior consultant, the Marketing and Communications Officer will be responsible to:
- Ensure the successful marketing and communication of various GOGLA events, including the 4th international off-grid lighting conference and trade fair (Oct 2015, >700 people expected).
- Support development and execution of an ambitious sector-wide advocacy campaign in cooperation with GOGLA partners.
- Implement and refine GOGLA’s marketing and communication strategy in a creative and inspiring, as well as coherent and structured way.
- Increase GOGLA exposure to the relevant stakeholders by developing a targeted and efficient public relations strategy and coordinating all related activities.
- Successfully support GOGLA’s fundraising activities.
- Continuously extend GOGLA’s stakeholder network and build lasting relationships.
Qualifications of the Successful Candidate:
- A high level of passion for GOGLA’s mission and objectives.
- A minimum of one to two years of experience in the field of communication and marketing.
- Experience in the management and marketing of events.
- Excellent and proven communication skills in English. Proficiency in French as well as other additional languages are considered a strong asset.
- Experienced with the design of precise and meaningful messages for different target audiences, using a variety of communication platforms and tools.
- Ability to think strategically and work creatively.
- Experience with working within an international organization as well as development cooperation and / or energy access is desired.
- Ability to work in a small team.
About GOGLA
Over one-quarter of the world’s population lives without access to electricity. Off-grid lighting addresses this challenge by providing light to those in need. The move to off-grid lighting is transforming lives and economies in developing countries around the world by increasing incomes, assisting educational development and improving health and safety.
The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) is a neutral, independent, not-for-profit association created to promote lighting solutions that benefit society and businesses in developing and emerging markets. GOGLA acts as the industry advocate and supports the industry in growing and strengthening the market for clean, quality off-grid lighting and electrical systems. Its main objective is to support industry in scaling the sector based on principles of the triple bottom line, thus contributing to the objectives of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Formed in 2012 as public-private initiative, GOGLA was conceived out of a joint World Bank/IFC Lighting Africa and private sector effort to accelerate market development for energy access. GOGLA’s unique position as an advocate for off-grid lighting outside the philanthropic area enables it to complement the work of partners and to continue where the World Bank / IFC Lighting Global program stops.
GOGLA is supported by a small Secretariat operating from Utrecht, the Netherlands.
For more information, please visit the website at www.gogla.org
Applications, including motivation letter, CV and salary expectations should be sent to Mr. Koen Peters, Executive Director, at info@gogla.org.
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