Communications Expert at Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Communications Expert. The responsibilities include but not limited:

• Collect information about the job-sites, projects and realisation of the Commission
• Collect information about similar organizations and monitor their communication
• Promote the internal and external communication and the exchange of information inside the LCBC
• Foster the usage of Intranet as a real working tool inside the LCBC, motivate the different divisions to bring new and interesting content
• Foster the engagement of the employees by ensuring a constant information of all levels of staff on the projects and achievements of the LCBC
• Develop and maintain value-added contacts with relevant media, opinion leaders etc. and ensure an effective promotion of the LCBC with the different audiences

Qualification & Experience

• Advanced (Masters or Masters) University degree in Communication, Journalism or related field required.
• Professional membership highly desirable
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in all aspects of the function in international organizations or in the private sector
• Proven capability in all above-mentioned fields
• Excellent command of usual tools (MS-Office, MS-Access, Communication tools, social media, Web tools)
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 45 years old

LCBC Offers

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable) subject to performance evaluation
• Category: C4 of the LCBC Service scheme.