Communications Officer, BHA-funded Project

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work within the guidance of the UCR Communications Strategy for 2023-2024; support and contribute to the review and regular updating of the strategy;

• Conduct interviews, write and produce weekly communications content such as stories, photo features and take video footage (as needed) on the various activities of the project;

• Lead preparations for external and internal visits making sure to highlight opportunities and accomplishments, and explore potential risks to alert the the Comms Manager;

• In coordination with the project lead and team, travel regularly to the project for resource gathering to provide compelling resources for Partnership’s public engagement needs;

• Participate in project activities, meetings and other community events to be able to monitor developments that will be interesting to donors and partners;

• Support in UCR social media campaigns and various World Vision global events linking the project for visibility and advocacy;

• Support the project team in capacity building of communications skills to help improve report writing and building relations with communities and partners;

• Guided by the Communications Manager, support in building and enhancing media relations that will help boost World Vision’s reputation with various partners, donors and the local population;

• Other communications-related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

• At least one to two years professional experience working in communications or marketing related job.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcast Communications, Marketing or any related profession.
• Writing, editing, photography, networking and social media.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only