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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Communications Officer

The Position
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the jobholder is to support program communications with internal and external stakeholders. 
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute communication and marketing strategies and plans for internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide editorial, strategic, creative and operational support to ensure communication is both influential, informative and builds brand reputation
  • Manage PR and communications agencies and subcontractors
  • Drafting, editing and distributing materials for the press
  • Manage, update website content and maintaining social media activity
  • Assist in the implementation of public affairs activity
  • Compile and circulate electronic news summary and support in writing program reports
  • Plan/create multi-media communication materials
  • Maintain library system for press cuttings, monitor cuttings and report 
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
  • University Degree preferably in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field. Master’s Degree and/or Professional qualifications in related field will be an added advantage.
  • Have at least 3 years’ working experience, which should include:
  • At least 3 years’ experience in communication
  • At least 2 years’ experience in media relations and media coverage.
  • At least 1 years’ experience in online communication and website content management  
  • Computer Literacy
  • Should have good Attention to detail
  • Should have good relationship management skills