COMMUNICATIONS INTERN x1 – Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) 100 views

Vacancy

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) seeks to fill in the following position under its programming pillars:

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is a socio- economic justice coalition pre- occupied with the quest for Social and Economic Justice established in February 2000 to facilitate citizens’ involvement in making public policy and pro- people and sustainable. Its specific objectives are: To raise the level of economic literacy among ZIMCODD members to include views and participation of grassroots and marginalised communities, facilitate research, lobbying and advocacy in order to raise the level of economic literacy and fiscal transparency on issues of debt, national/municipal budgets, trade and sustainable development, formulate credible and sustainable economic and social policy alternatives.

Duties and responsibilities:

Maintain an up-to-date contact database of ZIMCODD mailing list.
Assist with maintaining ZIMCODD’s online presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
Assist with development of sound communications content for sharing and posting on ZIMCODD ICT platforms.
Facilitate the circulation and launch of ZIMCODD weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual publications
Provide support for ZIMCODD campaigns, editing briefing papers, finalizing presentations, and participating in advocacy events, drafting press statements
Provide logistical support in organising key media events i.e., workshops, press conferences, training seminars, public meetings
Research and write on relevant thematic areas contributing to ZIMCODD’s publication
Media monitoring and tracking of socioeconomic issues as they are reported
in both print and electronic media provide analysis and share with
stakeholders. Assist with packaging of ZIMCODD results and outcomes for sharing with the public under the supervision of the Communications Officer.
Provide design support in video, text and picture formats.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Communication and Campaigns Specialist and ZIMCODD management.

Qualifications
A Degree in English& Communication, Journalism, Media, Public Relations or
any other relevant degree
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge in social media strategies and best industry practices.
Creative, innovative and detail-oriented.
Proficiency with design packages such as Canva and Adobe Illustrator.
Proficient field photography skills.