Communication Officer at Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organisations' website
• Ensure IT communications platform are working effectively (internet, email, website, social media etc.)
• Support program team design &implement ICT related activities
• Develop high-quality layout design of a report
• Develop infographics to ease communication of the organisation's knowledge product
• Develop and implement a communication strategy to heighten the Centre's presence on social media.
• Write press statement to issues of interest to the organisation and widely circulate this amongst journalists.
• Ensure that all publications, reports and products are produced in line with CDD graphic guidelines;
• Implement graphic design guidelines in all CDD communication products as it emanates from the Programmes Department.

Person Specification

• Individual applicants must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent from a recognised University/Higher Institution in Social Sciences, Mass Communication, Journalism, English or other related fields.
• Applicant must have excellent writing skills in English
• S/he must have a minimum of 3 years cognate experience
• Applicant must be able to use Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
• Must be experienced in latest web technologies, web development, UX design and browser performance optimisation.
• Applicants must be able to show evidence of previous websites designed.
• Applicants must have impeccable attention to detail and a good eye for high-quality design.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and experience in delivering to digital audiences
• Digital innovation does not scare or slow you; it accelerates you.