Communications Assistant
Communications Assistant: African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD)
Deadline: 24 October 2018
Key responsibilities
Raising AFRODAD’s profile and agenda
Attends to enquiries from the media on programme communications; Update social media sites regularly; Monitor and analyse national and regional print and social media pertinent to AFRODAD’s thematic areas and make recommendations in this context; Assists in organising and managing press conferences when appropriate in liaison with the management team and acting as the organisation’s spokesperson if necessary; Assist in the design and maintenance of the office websites based on AFRODAD requirements in co-operation with supervisor; Develops communication materials for marketing and awareness programmes including materials and press releases in co-ordination with supervisor.
Providing communication service in support of the delivery of programme objectives
Develop eye catching brief articles eg, info graphics, social media videos etc to external audiences to increase organisation’s visibility; Visually communicate with different audiences through the use of typography, photography and illustration; Organize and managing publicity campaigns on key issues in line with the organisation’s strategic plans; Monitors the media for AFRODAD visibility and mention and promptly posts articles as events unfolds; Attends relevant press events organised by others and acts as AFRODAD media contact point where necessary; Responds creatively, quickly and on needs basis to specific story requests from national, regional and international communications network; Identifies and provides support and advice on communications and media issues to staff; Scans the local and international press on daily basis and feeds relevant coverage to staff including supervisor; Produces monthly summary of the organisation’s coverage for management and programme; Assist in designing and packaging all communications and programmes content and material for distribution.
Publications and Information Dissemination
Assist the production process of AFRODAD publications for internal and external audience (such as newsletters, research reports, annual reports, strategies, review documents, case studies etc)
Facilitating Strategic Information Support
Identifies and recommends technologies that improve AFRODAD’s work; Evaluates emerging trends and technologies relevant to the organization and presents findings, with recommendations and specifications through reports and presentations; Assist in developing and incorporating new communications tools and creative dissemination strategies.
Role related experience, skills and knowledge
Essential skills
Proven academic background and publishing. Minimum of a Degree in communications, public affairs, mass communication, media and strategy studies or journalism; Excellent written and oral skills, with experience writing and editing content for a range of channels and audiences as well as the ability to write clearly and quickly with a high level of attention to detail, supported by a portfolio of published written work; Experience in using a variety of social media platforms to support activities. Familiarity with developing and implementing social media strategies would be highly regarded; Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload and to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, meeting demanding deadlines and delivering high quality outcomes and an ability to liaise effectively with staff in a culturally diverse environment; Excellent communicator in English, with highly developed and convincing presentational skills, allied to a first class ability to write for a variety of audiences
Essential experience and knowledge
At least 1 year experience in producing and commissioning written content supporting marketing and communications activities, preferably in a regional policy and advocacy institution; At least 1 year experience writing articles, reports, briefings, etc that have reached a wide variety of audiences
Desirable experience
Fluent oral and written English (French would be an added advantage)
To apply
If you wish to be considered please submit your application to the following email address [email protected] alternatively submit your applications at the following address
The Executive Director
African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD)
31 Atkinson Drive, Hillside
PO Box CY1517 Causeway, Harare
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