Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas
• Operationalize Communication Strategy
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the regional communications strategy in collaboration with the regional program team and external communications coordinator.
• Develop effective internal communications mechanisms to ensure that news and events are known internally and publicized as appropriate.

External Relations and Engagement
• Manage the implementation of FTA’s regional engagement and communications plan.
• Develop press materials including press statements and releases, and information kits/fact sheets.
• Establish and sustain links and contact with relevant journalists within the region to increase awareness of FTA work among journalists
• Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the region.
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
• Manage crisis communication as it arises and escalate to management.
• Analyse regional reports and generate impact stories for publication on newsletters, websites, and social media platforms.
• Produce and be n charge of the production of FTA’s publications; newsletters, annual reports, project profiles, and product brochures among others.
• Manage the development and production of content for the website, social media, and print publications.
• Support in events planning, organise workshops and press conferences and oversee production of merchandising and branding materials.

Member and Producer Support
• Create and manage a producer mailing database and identify strategies and extensive effective communications of impact stories to producers, donors and NFOS.
• Plan all member communications and create e-shots for forthcoming events and activities.
• Build relationships with key contacts at member organisations
• Support with the implementation of specific marketing activities relevant to membership, promotional and recruitment campaigns
• Contribute to the production of written materials for the website and promotional documentation.

Skills & Experience Required
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, media studies, or related fields.
• Being a member of a professional PR or Communications body in Eastern Africa is an added advantage.

Experience and Knowledge
• At least 3 – 5 years of work experience in communications, writing, and content creation, in an NGO setting in East Africa.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, content management systems, and social media platforms
• Experience in handling complex communication campaigns

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Completed applications should be saved in the applicant’s name and the position (Regional Communications Officer – ECAN) and be e-mailed to recruitment@fairtradeafrica.net 
• Interested and qualified? Go to Fairtrade International on view.officeapps.live.com to apply

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