Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Communication Coordinator-Donuts Programme

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Performance Areas
• Assist the project teams to develop appropriate communication and visibility strategies and budgets for relevant projects;
• Support and guide project teams in the implementation of project-related communication and visibility activities based on best practices;
• Support project teams with timely and quality production of programme & project communication materials in compliance with visibility guidelines.
• Follow-up on project-related communication in compliance with donor requirements
• Develop effective internal communications mechanisms to ensure that news and events are known internally and publicised externally as appropriate.
• Develop project-related articles, press releases, human interest stories, audio-visual content (pictures, videos) and other information materials required in the framework of the projects in line with communication objectives and requirements;
• Contribute to updating and feeding the Fairtrade Africa communication tools such as website and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube etc in coordination with the FTA Communications Team;
• Archive project related communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, audio-visual materials, web resources etc. in the relevant project/ program repositories
• Support project teams where needed to collaborate with media
• Organizing project site visits including background materials, briefs and information kits as well as support on travel planning and administrative arrangements as required;
• Support the development and editing of the narrative reports in liaison with the DONUTS programme team.
• Coordinate project communication committee meetings to ensure effective collaboration with other project partners in communication strategy development and implementation;
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication and visibility actions conducted within the DONUTS programme;
• Support the organization of special events (conferences, meetings, forums, etc.) as required
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other institutions involved in the projects. This should include regular contracts to ensure they are fully and appropriately involved in the projects.
• Any other tasks requested by the Line Manager regarding support to the DONUTS programme.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Communications, media or related field.

Experience and Knowledge
• At least 3 - 5 years of work experience in a communication position in an NGO.
• Candidate should be able to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors.
• Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage

Skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Candidates with experience using design software are an added advantage.
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems and social media platforms.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Fairtrade International on fairtradeafrica.net to apply


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