Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Communications Officer – JLN

Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or other directly related field

Required Experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in communications and knowledge management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong experience in the use of technology and social media to advance a communications strategy/agenda including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.
• Experience building and managing online communities with high engagement rates
• Up to date on industry trends in communications and knowledge management and able to stay ahead of the latest developments in the industry.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
• Knowledge of InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is an asset
• Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices
• Knowledge of national and regional media environment and familiarity with journalist networks preferred
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and partners toward common goals

Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrated ability to ensure knowledge management and sharing of skills and information with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated experience fostering and strengthening relationships and partnerships with targeted stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and networking skills.
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in English. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please send your application to Recruitment@Amref.org  quoting REF: Communications Officer/JLN/2023 in the subject line. Your application should only include your CV with relevant skills and experience and a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position. Do not attached any certificates or recommendations. Kindly note that this position will remain open until filled, and selection process will be on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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