Journalist

Overview

Plan, develop and implement communication strategies for WHO Zimbabwe.

You have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, International Relations or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• At least five years of similar work experience is required.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills with writing experience.
• Knowledge of other languages/dialects is an asset.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Publisher).
• Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage.

Contract

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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR JOURNALIST/COMMUNICATIONS

Title: COMMUNICATIONS (SSA Contract ROSTER PURPOSES)

Proposed grade: NOA

Expected Duration: Six months

1. Rationale:

   * Purpose of the Position

   Objectives

Under the guidance of the Incident Manager, the Journalist, assumes primary responsibility for planning, developing and implementing communication strategies to promote WHO Zimbabwe work. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing partnerships with other relevant organizations and provide health related information to the public for decision making in a timely manner including COVID-19 related information.

The main duties and responsibilities are:

1. To increase WHO visibility in Zimbabwe and highlight its partnerships with other organizations
2. To act as a point of reference for all health related information and influence public expectation about WHO
3. Fosters relationships with media to position WHO and global health topics in the public space
4. Draft and edit articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials.
5. Collaborate with the media by organizing project site visits, facilitate photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
6. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of media coverage, clippings and relevant information products.
7. Maintain WHO Zimbabwe website and social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube) such as daily monitoring, posting and content development.
8. Ensure timely and quality production of advocacy and branding materials such as periodicals, annual and donor reports, supplements, calendars, briefing notes, Human Interest Stories, picture stories, videos, etc.
9. The Journalist will develop and archive communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc.
10. Assist in developing donor visit schedules/brochures, donor gifts and cards etc. Support preparation of background materials, briefs and information kits for visiting donors and high profile guests/visitors.
11. Assist in organizing and generating public support for special events and campaigns. Support organization of workshops, seminars, campaigns, events and project review meetings including agendas and meeting minutes.
12. Monitor and evaluate impact of communication materials and advocacy events/campaigns to target audiences.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, International Relations or a related field.

A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

Experience

At least five years of similar work experience is required. Candidate should be able to work

independently – with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors. Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage.

Skills

Excellent written and oral English communication skills with writing experience.

Knowledge of other languages/dialects is an asset. He/she should have advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Publisher). Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is also an added advantage.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Communication Producing results Moving forward in a changing environment

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5. Place of Assignment:   Harare, Zimbabwe </span></span></span></span>

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REMUNERATION

IN USD

CIGNA

MONTHLY COST

COST FOR SIX MONTHS IN USD

2951

354.12

3305.12

19,830.72

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