Media and Communication Officer (PlayMatters)

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Qualifications

Education:

- Degree in Education or Psychology from a recognized University or Institution - Minimum two years’ work experience in program implementation.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- At least 1-2 years of relevant communication, writing skills, graphic design, illustration, and audio-visual production experience. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - Good writing skills - Experience in writing press releases, communication stories and pitching/spotting stories. - Basic proficiency using creative graphic design and video production software, including but not limited to: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Final Cut pro and/or related software for graphic design and video production to produce aesthetically pleasing and engaging materials for a wide audience. - Basic proficiency in using DSLR cameras and other video production equipment. - Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment with international and national colleagues and partners. - Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. - Good organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure, dealing with competing priorities, in a fast-paced team environment. - Detail-oriented and good multi-tasking abilities to meet multiple deadlines. - Strong understanding of the Tanzania Education System and humanitarian crises and contexts in eastern Africa is a plus. - Strong team player.

Professional Standards IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Warning: Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact [email protected].

Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org