Communications Officer

Our client is looking to recruit for a detail-oriented person who will support their internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate communication material, respond to inquiries, and coordinate promotional events. To succeed in this position, you should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the communications strategies & work-plans, campaigns, events and other initiatives in support of the client and its programmes.
• Maintain and prepare a monthly content calendar guided by international days (UNESCO calendar) around women, science, and higher education and other activities. This includes developing copies for review and schedule approved copies on Hoot suite and publish on our socials
• Assist in researching, preparing, fact-checking, editing, and producing technical communications materials including white papers, Op-eds, newsletter, press releases, blog posts, fundraising material and social media content for various audiences and ensuring their timely dissemination. This includes conducting interviews with beneficiaries.
• Assist in preparation of reports, presentation and other documents. E.g., the Annual Report, survey Report, Donor Reports etc.
• Follow up with Designers, Videographers and Programme Associates on communications initiatives and messaging needs of the organization.
• Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns on and off social media.
• Weekly checking of the newsletter dedicated and the general contact emails for any responses that require our attention.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of partners, journalists and media organizations within our networks.
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos for all events concurrently with updated promotional materials.
• Any other task as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Communications, Political Sciences, Public Information, International Relations or a related field.
• 2+ years prior experience in a communications role including working in media, journalism, advocacy, or communications and marketing contexts. Experience in a science communications role is an added advantage.
• Grounded knowledge of the Sustainable Development indicators, framework and goals.
• Must possess exceptional writing skills (sample works required) and be able to compose engaging and accurate content that can be technical in nature.
• Very good technical affinity for media contexts including knowledge of a wide range of multimedia, web (CMS) and digital tools.
• Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team.
• Good time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset.
• Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to continually improve communication efforts.
• Resourceful and able to take initiative even when given minimal direction.

Terms of Offer

Compensation and benefits for the Communications Associate position include:

• Competitive salary
• 21 days of paid holiday leave
• 10 days of paid sick / family leave
• 3 months paid parental leave, in the event of the birth or adoption of a child by the employee or employee’s partner
• Health insurance and pension

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the specifications are requested to send their CVS to [email protected] by 14th October 2024. Please indicate the position applied for on the subject line. Applications will only be considered if they are submitted with the duly completed form highlighted below; https://forms.gle/MdCMTJ7smGpADY4v6

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.