Back Communication Officer

Summary:

The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and executing the communications strategies to promote the mission and the impact of DoS portfolio projects.

Position responsibilities:

Writing and editing

• Developing written materials such as factsheets, presentations and other communication materials.
• Researching and writing articles, blog posts, and other content for the websites, newsletter, or other publications.
• Ensuring that all written materials are accurate, clear, and concise, and are consistent with the FHI360 messaging and branding.
• Editing and proofreading written materials created by other staff members or partners.
• Managing the production process for printed materials, such as reports or brochures, including working with designers and printers.
• Tracking and analyzing the impact of written materials.

  Social Media management

  • Creating content for social media channels and websites
  • Planning and posting content on various social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Monitoring social media accounts, respond to comments and messages, and engage with followers to build relationships and create a sense of community around the NGO's work.
  • Monitoring analytics and using social media analytics tools to track engagement metrics, such as likes, shares, comments.
  • Managing social media advertising campaigns.
  • Staying up-to-date on social media trends

    Public relations

    • Creating media materials, such as press releases, invitations etc.
    • Pitching stories to media outlets
    • Organizing press events, such as press conferences or media briefings, to promote the FHI360 work and increase media coverage.
    • Monitoring the media coverage of the FHI360 work to assess the impact of public relations efforts and identify opportunities for improvement.

      Event planning

      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

      ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

      • Coordinating with vendors such as audiovisual providers, and other service providers to ensure that all necessary services related to communication are available on the day of the event.
      • Creating marketing materials, such as invitations, posters, and social media content, to promote the event to the target audience.

        Minimum requirements :

        • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or a related field plus a minimum (3) years of work experience in communications :
        • Experience managing or contributing to social media profiles and activities on behalf of a business or nonprofit organization.
        • Experience with creative design applications such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva;
        • Experience within the international development sector is strongly preferred.
        • Excellent content creation skills; Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately and concisely convey complex and technical information;
        • Strong understanding of how to link communications activities to business strategy and goals;
        • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and establish strong working relationships with colleagues, local partners, and external agencies ; Self-starter, able to think creatively and work independently
        • Excellent oral and written in Arabic, English, and French
        • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and carry out multiple activities and projects with competing deadlines;
        • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

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