Job Summary
The purpose of the position is to enhance the visibility of the consortium through publications, social media, web-based platforms and other media outlets. The Communications and Advocacy Officer will support networking and stakeholder engagement as part of the OVC Project branding and visibility. He/she will support the program team in documenting stories of significant change. The Communications & Advocacy Officer will report to the Program Officer OVC Project
Duties And Responsibilities
- Support development of communication plans and activities.
- Develop newsletters and other publications.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and networking.
- Work closely and support the team in coordinating stories of significant change and supporting the consortium on communication and documentation.
- Drafting and editing materials that speak about the Consortiums activities
- Collecting data and maintaining the consortiums communications database.
- Drafting and editing communications copies (press releases, publications)
- Organizing and coordinating networking events (particularly disability- related events)
- Support IEC and training material development, ensuring the materials are accessible and meet branding guidelines and expected quality
- Provide support to advocacy work disability-inclusion
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelors degree in Media and Society Studies, Communications, International Relations or related field
- Proven experience in communications, media relations
- Three years’ experience working in a Communications & Advocacy related role
- Familiarity with disability-inclusive development work
- Proficient in MS Office packages (word, excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Flexible, proactive and resourceful with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
- Appreciation of communication materials in accessible formats