Communication and Policy Officer
ActionAid Zimbabwe is working with a consortium of NGOs and private partners (COSV, Mercy Corps, Braford Investments, Shamiso Farms, Zvikomborero Farms and Michview Entreprise) to support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme in the area of Goat and Pig value chain transformation. Staff recruited to this programme will be based in Harare and will implement activities throughout Zimbabwe.
The postholder will be responsible for all the communications, visibility and policy engagement processes of the project.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field; Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in advocacy and communications role.
Key Competencies
An excellent communicator with the ability to tell, write and edit compelling stories that bring the impact of work to life; Strong skills in advocacy and lobbying (capacity to engage with key high-level decision makers such as members of parliament and other relevant government ministries); Ability to communicate with a range of people across different mediums e.g. social media.
How to apply
To apply
Send your CV and application letter to [email protected] alternatively to 26 Divine Milton Park, Harare. For more information visit: website http://www.actionaid.org/zimbabwe/jobs. Please ensure your envelope or email subject clearly reads the position you are applying for.
NB: Only applications sent with the job title in the subject line will be considered. Whilst all applications received will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Deadline: 6 March 2019
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