Media and Communications Officer Zimabawe: Local NGO

Key relationships
Internally: Head of Programmes, Research and Publications Officer, Director, Programme Officers, and staff Lawyers
Externally: CBOs, NGOs, communities, international stakeholders and networks

Responsibilities
–    Development and placement of media articles, press statements and opinion pieces through social media channels and traditional media outlets
–    Manage, design and evaluate usability and impact of the organisation’s website
–    Maintain online platforms to engage with stakeholders
–    Editing of reports and publications
–    Management of photo library, database of media and communications contacts
–    To participate in any assigned organisation’s activities including workshops, meetings and seminars
–    To manage community information center
–    Train community members on the use of various communication technologies in community monitoring
–    Perform any other function ancillary or incidental to the above that may from time to time be allocated by the Head of Programmes or the Director.

Qualifications and Experience
–    A Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or media studies and communications from a reputable University
–    At least 2 years experience in the media industry or similar position in an NGO
–    Excellent communications skills including proven writing ability
–    Understanding of new media technology and website management
–    Video and audio production skills an added advantage

Personal attributes
–    Good team player with flexible approach and ability to work creatively on own initiative
–    Attention to detail
–    Person of integrity

To apply
Applications with full contact details, accompanied by comprehensive curriculum vitae, should be sent by email to: recruit.communications@gmail.com
Application deadline: 12 August 2013
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be responded to.