Institute for Young Women Development – Information Officer

The incumbent will be expected to support the organisation’s information management and internal and external communications functions through:
–    Developing the organisation’s communications strategy
–    Development of communication materials and coordination of organisational publications, dissemination of information to members, partners and stakeholders
–    Writing and editing reports, newsletters, generation of website content, etc
–    Managing and updating the organisation’s social media sites
–    Coordination of the organisation’s projects information on implementation and impact
–    Handling of external information requests
–    Assist in development of project proposals, organising projects activities, facilitating meetings and workshops, monitoring of activities and effective communication of updates from the meetings
–    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications and skills
–    A degree in journalism, media and mass communications or any other social sciences/related fields
–    Experience in young women/youth development issues in Zimbabwe and ability to work with rural communities
–    Good communication and report writing skills
–    Strong organizing, planning and management skills
–    Computer proficiency
–    Excellent oral and written communication skills
–    Ability to work under pressure

To apply
If you meet the above criteria, please forward your current CV and relevant certificates via email to: hr.iywd2011@gmail.com
Application deadline: 6 July 2013