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 organization has three missions:

1. To rescue people in distress at sea.
2. To protect and assist survivors on board our ship.
3. 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 with chartered ships the Aquarius (until 2019) and now Ocean Viking. To date, over 42.600 people have been rescued by SOS MEDITERRANEE.

As part of the International Development & Public Relations department, the International Development Communications Coordinator will report to the International Development Project Manager and support the development of SOS MEDITERRANEE’s visibility, recognition, and fundraising on an international level, through English-language communications tailored to targeted audiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy           

• Participate in the development and implementation of SOS MEDITERRANEE’s International Development Communications Strategy.
• Work closely with the Digital Communications & Marketing Coordinator and the Operations communications team to implement an international social media strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational development goals and enhancing engagement with English-speaking audiences.

Institutional communication            

• Define and prioritize content needs for international development, and work with internal and external designers and video artists to produce communication materials in various formats, including online, print, and video.
• Lead strategic communication initiatives and produce English-language content aimed at raising visibility and public awareness, engaging partners, and supporting fundraising.
• Uphold SOS MEDITERRANEE’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring that communication efforts reflect the organization’s values and amplify diverse voices.

Digital communication          

• Ensure SOS MEDITERRANEE’s English-language website has quality content adapted to international development stakes and is regularly updated.
• Respond to messages received on social media (Facebook, Instagram) and in the general Contact Us inbox.

Fundraising    

• Contribute to fundraising efforts, including digital fundraising initiatives, and participate in international fundraising campaign development.
• Write and coordinate monthly newsletters and email campaigns to support engagement and fundraising efforts.
• Participate in meetings with SOS MEDITERRANEE’s fundraising consultants to align communication strategies with fundraising goals.
• Contribute to the preparation of funding applications to ensure the quality of the finished product (layout, photos, graphics, etc.)

International media relations            

• Monitor international (English-language) media coverage: track and analyze media clippings related to SOS MEDITERRANEE.
• In collaboration with the Operations Communications team, the International Development Project Manager, and the International Development Director, identify and engage with key international media outlets to support SOS MEDITERRANEE’s international development objectives.

Representation and coordination with SOS MEDITERRANEE network             

• Participate in weekly international communications coordination meetings and collaborate with SOS MEDITERRANEE’s European network to develop communication tools and campaigns in English.
• Participate in monthly editorial committee meeting with French network to share and mutualize communications efforts.
• Based on the needs, support teams across the SOS MEDITERRANEE network to produce, translate, and edit multimedia content in English.

Partnership development and management            

• Support the Project Manager in building and maintaining partnerships with external organizations, including media, NGOs, and cultural and academic institutions to enhance SOS MEDITERRANEE’s international visibility.
• Support the organization of in-person events in English-language markets.

Reporting        

• Report to the Project Manager on all international development communication activities, tracking impact and evaluating the success of communication efforts.
• Share regular reports with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on the organization’s reach and engagement with targeted audiences and partners.