Location: Juba, South Sudan
Description
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Communications and Outreach Officer works closely with
all project departments, coordinating both internal and external communications
for the Internews South Sudan project. This position creates
communications strategies and delivers tools and materials to maximize the
external outreach for Internews’ work. The ideal candidate will have experience
with multimedia reporting, an excellent experience and track record in public
relations, as well as an appreciation for Internews’ mission. The work produced
will be suitable for a range of audiences and uses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include
the following; other duties may be assigned:
- Create
strategies to socialize reports, stories and other materials generated
from the project to an external audience, within the context of current
sensitivities related to privacy, protection and the nature of the current
conflict.
- Be
responsible for drafting timely accurate press releases for key events,
publications and advocacy issues as they arise.
- Work
closely with M&E team on donor reporting, and dissemination of
research and project outputs.
- Create
multimedia content, including print, web, photos, video, audio
interviews, and edited multimedia pieces that promote the project to
external target audiences.
- Author
and edit project related success stories that demonstrate impact and
potential for scaling up best practice.
- Create
and manage contacts and media database, (including entering and
maintaining data and running reports, etc.).
- Coordinate
the logistical planning and execution of public events such as panel
discussions, and forums. Work with project teams to coordinate publicity
of event, manage registration, coordinate event follow-up, and other tasks
related to event management.
- Lead
in drafting internal and external written communications, including web
content, print material, and social media content.
- Assist
in the implementation of organizational policy changes related to
corporate branding and identity, social media policies etc.
- Be
responsible for program photo archives and internal information management
tools.
- Design,
manage, and edit internal monthly project newsletter and other
communication tools, such as weekly email project updates, etc.
- Build
and manage staff bios and database.
- Establish
contact with international media on the ground and pitch story ideas to
reporters as appropriate.
- Train
project staff on photography, success stories and other relevant skills.
- Liaise
closely with the communications team in HQ to identify possible story
pitches and web content.
- Create social
media content for Twitter, Facebook, etc. and ensure presence of
Internews South Sudan project across all relevant social media platforms.
- Arrange interviews
with headquarters and field staff; create media strategies; and respond to
general press inquiries as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent
written, verbal and overall communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated
skills in photography, video production, and video editing (portfolio
requested).
- Ability
to write compelling and engaging stories for print, online, and social
media, with journalistic accuracy and extraordinary attention to detail.
(writing samples requested).
- Experience
of Public Relations, and media / advocacy strategy development and
management.
- Experience
living and working in Africa and/or conflict/post-conflict environments.
- Ability
to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming
accordingly.
- Sensitivity
to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place and experience supervising
staff.
- Must
be self-reliant, resourceful, good problem-solver, good humored, and
flexible.
- Possess
organizational skills and ability to prioritize work-load and meet deadlines.
- Minimum
of 3-5 years of communications, outreach experience.
- Bachelor’s
degree required in relevant subject area.
- Experience
with all relevant software, such as In-Design, Photoshop etc.
- Ability
to work independently, efficiently and reliably, to a high standard and to
deadline.
- Ability
to work collaboratively with a diverse staff.
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