Communication Officer at LOPTERRA

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a dedicated Communication Officer, who is passionate about gender equality and skilled in using innovative media tools to amplify voices and drive change to join their dynamic team.
• The Communication Officer will be responsible for managing and enhancing the company's communications, both internally and externally.
• This role involves developing communication strategies, creating content, and ensuring consistent messaging across various channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Building: Develop an organizational profile and brand using innovative media tools.
• Digital Platform Management: Maintain digital platforms, including their website, and facilitate engaging content.
• Content Alignment: Ensure consistency with brand design and periodically review content to align with themes and values.
• Strategy Coordination: Coordinate the implementation and improvement of communication strategy.
• Information Dissemination: Produce and disseminate informational materials such as newsletters and publications.
• Article Writing: Write articles on gender-based violence and broader development issues.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with media firms and platforms to promote our client’s work.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to various units across the organization for content release.
• Press Releases: Draft press releases as needed.
• Impact Stories: Compile impact stories and feedback from our community for dissemination.
• Annual Reports: Design and produce annual reports.
• Fundraising Content: Curate content to galvanize public support (technical/financial) for our client’s work.
• Campaign Monitoring: Monitor, analyze, and report on campaigns, using findings to inform future initiatives.
• Reputation Enhancement: Seek opportunities to enhance the brand’s reputation and coordinate publicity events as required.
• Media Records: Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics across communication platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven 2 years of experience in communication and media relations, knowledge of best practices and emerging trends.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, particularly in topics related to gender-based violence and development issues.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and content management systems.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Creativity in developing engaging content and campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills to measure the effectiveness of communication campaigns/strategies.