Communications Officer at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Reports to Director of Program

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the program teams and partners, to develop visibility and communications plans for projects in conformity with ARFH’s communication strategy.
• Produce advocacy and communication materials (e.g. briefing notes, images, video, web pages etc.) that meet ARFH and global standards.
• Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media, as appropriate.
• Establish or maintain an up-to-date documentation centre for communication materials including publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc.
• Maintain and update media relations contact list/database. Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media.
• Define a social media plan for the assigned area which leverages social media content, platforms, networks and partners to enhance coverage and support of agency activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.)
• Prepares graphic design of annual report, video documentary/news production and editing for ARFH social media accounts and regular update on social media accounts- twitter, Facebook and YouTube
• Work with projects to implement appropriate public and partner relations activities.
• Familiar with global and international media platforms e.g. webinar, online video/tele conferencing facilities etc.
• Website maintenance, timely update of ARFH website with news, events stories/pictures,

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a University degree in any of the following related field: Mass Communication, Journalism, Computer sciences, Social Sciences, etc.
• A master’s degree in communication arts will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar position on projects focusing on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria or related fields; and working experience with Global Fund, USAID or any other donor funded programs is desirable.
• Publishing skills and website management strongly required