Communications Manager, South Asia

Compensation: International Partner

Location: New Delhi, India

Posting period 3/13/01 – 6/8/01*

Reporting to the South Asia Regional Director, this position is responsible for the leadership of the communications department of the South Asia region. Supports the development of resources and spreads the news of Habitat’s work in the region to internal and external audiences. Develops ways to enhance the recognition and visibility of HFHI through publicity campaigns, media events and resource development and awareness raising tools. Advise, support and train national offices in the creation of tools enhancing HFHI’s identity and institutional image. Coordinate with Area Communications staff to ensure clarity, coherency and consistency in published pieces. Write and compile contributions for internal and external publications. Liaise with advertising and public relations agencies, media and other vendors to ensure tight promotional budget controls. Develop a resource base of communications materials and data that can be used for national marketing and program enhancement efforts.

Requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent; 10 to 15 years experience writing for the press or managing communication strategy; exposure to international community development work; flexibility and adaptability; cross-cultural management skills; organization and team-building skills; knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheet software, pre-press software and web based communications; research, writing, editing and graphic presentation skills; knowledge of and the ability to work with national and international news media; ability to train others in media/marketing skills.

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking qualified candidates who are committed to Habitat for Humanity's work of providing families with simple, decent shelter. Applicants for International Partner (IP) and Field Staff positions must be able to make a three-year commitment to Habitat’s work abroad and positions in most countries require a willingness to communicate and affirm the Christian roots and principles of Habitat for Humanity.

IPs and Field Staff provide expertise to grass-roots, national or area-wide programs. Therefore, demonstrated experience in group facilitation and leadership; the ability to work with minimal direct supervision; flexibility; problem solving skills; international experience; language skills and the ability to live in another culture are factors in the selection process. Although qualifications may be minimal for some positions, a match between program needs and an individual’s experience determines selection.

International Partner compensation includes a monthly living allowance of $425 for the first year and $525 a month for the second and third years.

Housing, health insurance, dependent allowance, re-entry escrow, pension and an education allowance for dependent children are also provided. Cost of living adjustments are provided as appropriate.

Our application process varies slightly for different positions. All applications require a resume and cover letter. Field Staff and IP positions also require answers to a set of application essay questions.

Thank you for considering employment with Habitat for Humanity International!

How to Apply for International Partner and Field Staff positions

To apply for an International Partner or Field Staff position, please send a cover letter, resume and answers to the application essay questions to HFHI's Human Resources department at the address provided. Please specify for which positions you are applying, including details on which of the qualifications you do and do not meet. Once your resume has been received and processed, you will receive notification from us by e-mail or parcel post. Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only the most qualified candidates will receive further correspondence from our staffing department. We can only process resumes that are readable.

Mail: Habitat for Humanity International

Attn: International Recruiter (include the position number of interest)

322 W. Lamar

Americus, GA 31709

E-mail: IPP@hfhi.org (see directions below)

Fax: 229-924-0641

Applying by e-mail

Application Questions

Please discuss the following as a way of further introducing yourself.

Please limit your total responses to two typed pages.

Motivation Statement: HFHI recognizes that there are many legitimate reasons for applying to serve overseas. Please discuss your motivations for serving with HFHI internationally.

Servant Leadership: Servant Leadership is a core value of HFHI. What does the phrase servant leadership mean to you and how have you or would you demonstrate it in a work or volunteer setting

International Experience: Please describe your international travel, work, or living experience if you haven’t already done so in your resume or employment history.

How to Apply for Salaried Positions

To apply for a salaried position, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Mail: Habitat for Humanity International

Attn: Staffing (include the position number of interest)

322 W. Lamar

Americus, GA 31709

E-mail: hrstaffing@hfhi.org (see directions below)

Fax: 229-924-0641

Once your resume has been received and processed, you will receive notification from us by e-mail or parcel post. Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only the most qualified candidates will receive further correspondence from our staffing department. We can only process resumes that are readable.

Applying by e-mail

Text-only cover letters, resumes and application essay questions will be accepted by e-mail. To ensure your documents are readable, please write or paste your cover letter and resume into the body of the e-mail in plain text without formatting. Due to the potential for viruses, we are not accepting attachments.