Communications Specialist-East Africa Land Border Programme
Lead the communication strategy for the East Africa Land Border Programme.
Overview
Lead the communication strategy for the East Africa Land Border Programme.
You have:
- Recognized qualification in Communications or a relevant field. Masters will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience working in communications or public relations, in not-for-profit organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in communication and storytelling for sensitive or political programmes.
- Excellent track record in copywriting and editing skills, and a portfolio of quality written products for various formats (e.g. blogs, articles, op-eds, press releases).
- Proven experience in developing and executing communications plans.
- Experience in web design & content production (e.g. video and still photography) is a plus.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you developed a communications strategy for a sensitive project. | The interviewer is assessing your experience with sensitive communications. | Share a specific example, discussing the challenges and how you addressed them. |
| Can you give an example of how you have tailored messaging for different stakeholders? | This evaluates your ability to engage with diverse audiences effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that communications materials respect confidentiality and safeguarding protocols? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your process for creating impactful survivor stories? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a successful public relations campaign you managed. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation in stakeholder engagement and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to measure the effectiveness of your communications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle negative press or criticism related to a project you manage? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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