Communications and Design Specialist at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Job Overview

• We are looking to hire a dedicated Communications and Design Specialist to join our team.
• The Communications and Design Specialist will support our internal and external communications strategy, write, and disseminate publicity material, respond to inquiries from the public and coordinate promotional events.
• To succeed as a Communications and Design Specialist, you should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience in a similar role is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-wide communication strategies and program materials that promote the organization’s initiatives and programs.
• Copy-editing reports, proposals, and more to ensure content quality.
• Organize all units to implement and operationalize a central database of holistic documentation for institutional memory.
• Design graphics and layouts for relevant documents as required.
• Ensure all visible materials, presentations, training, and reports of project activities comply with the donor’s brand guidelines and communications plans.
• Manage social media communications and the organization’s branding.
• Support the communications team in creating promotional and communications materials.
• Deliver written and verbal communications by designated deadlines.
• Educate staff members on communication processes.
• Create and launch targeted marketing campaigns.
• Develop quarterly newsletters for the organization.
• Optimize company website content for internet search engines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 4+ years prior experience in a communications role specifically in the Development sector.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in strategic communication and organizational learning including developing and producing webinars, podcasts, etc.
• Prior experience copy editing reports, proposals, and other short/long form content.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
• Must have creative and technical writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team.
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset.
• Understanding of communications, public relations, and marketing best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts.
• Video editing skills are a plus.