Communication Officer at NANA Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative

Job Summary

NANA’s brand and project need robust action targeting a wider public audience beyond the project communities to reach other stakeholders like donor agencies, project implementing partners, government establishments, the press, and the general public.

To achieve the said goals, multifaceted communication campaigns are required to be established through engagements with the press from both electronic and print media establishments as well as, designing of branded projects billboards, info graphs, short promotional videos, jingles, regular social media updates and blog posts of activities and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees the development and production of publications and newsletters; reviews the NANA\'s annual and quarterly reports, etc.
• Manages and regularly updates NANA social media account
• Undertakes field visits (upon need) to liaise with target groups and to produce case studies, press releases, human stories, publications, etc,
• Writes and publishes press releases locally to highlight the impact of the NANA
• Leads the dissemination of communication materials to relevant stakeholders (internally and externally)
• Contributes to the presentation of best practices and lessons learned;
• Provides rapid alerts in case of media opportunities and reputational risk;
• Ensures compliance with the regulations, administrative and logistics procedures at the delegation of NANA, and requirements

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of previous experience in communication.
• Good technical affinity for media contexts including knowledge of a wide range of social media, multimedia, web & digital tools.
• Outstanding news writing, editing & event planning skills.
• Good understanding of the country\'s media & communications environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Collaborative working style: good team player but with demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Proven experience managing content production.
• Demonstrated experience in managing social media channels

Required Abilities/Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Good networking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Knowledge of the Associated Press style guide