Volunteer Communications Assistant at Active Voices

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Communications Officer and Program Coordinator in carrying out functions as assigned
• Identify and effectively communicate project success by developing success stories and articles
• Update and maintain Active Voices’ social media platforms and blog
• Engage with mainstream media (electronic and print) to increase Active Voices’ visibility and promote project impact
• Edit technical and scientific documents and articles (proofreading, copy and line editing and substantive editing)
• Design and Assist to compile technical documents in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements,
• Develop press release and manage press for public interviews
• Track and compile stories on gender-based violence
• Coordinate staff meeting, prepare agendas and takes minutes of meetings as required.

Qualifications and Skills
Key Competencies

• A minimum of a university degree or its equivalent in English, Linguistics, mass communication, journalism, or any social science related fields.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point programmes is essential
• Experience in Media Production (including audio and video documentary – Adobe Media Suite), Social Media Campaigns (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram), Website Design and Content Management (Joomla, WordPress, Photography with ability to use graphics)
• Basic research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, incl. excellent spoken and written communication and presentation skills, team and networking skills are essential
• Evidence of ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; candidate should be able to demonstrate a sense of cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Creativity, attention to detail and efficient delivery methods.

Additional Advantageous Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant publishing software such as Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, PDF, illustrator,
• Knowledge of Graphic Design – CorelDraw and Infographic Development
• Prior Volunteer Experience