Communications Officer: Local NGO

Communications Officer: Local NGO

Deadline: 30 November 2018

Desired Skills and QualificationsRelevant Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Media / Social Sciences / ICT; Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience including experience in managing information and implementation of a communication strategy; Excellent communication skills and be able to craft messages, post and manage social media platforms so as to effectively campaign for all women’s socio economic rights; Some experience in training of community reporters an advantage; Some desk top design experience

Please note the following strict criteria and only candidates who fulfil the criteria will be interviewed.For WOMEN only as project deal with women’s empowerment; Only multilingual Bulawayo residents will be considered; Be prepared to travel around rural Matabeleland; Be available to start work on 1 December 2018; Must have worked in the governance accountability and social programming environments and be able to engage grassroots towards the achievement of same; Must be a creative, confident, and flexible individual, able to ‘hit the ground running’ (self- starter); Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, and M&E software a non-negotiable requirement; Ability to work at a professional level and to assume responsibilities and take initiative ability to be a team player. Applicant must possess the ability to think outside the box/creatively.

To applyWe require the following by email to sustainingdefending@gmail.com: An application letter, detailing how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications with the names and contact details of 2 references; Please also attach a full and current CV or resume relevant to the position; Please do not attach certificates but bring them for any interview; Submit with your letter of application a reference from two previous employers; Application letter should state your current or last salary and your expectation; Please provide WhatsApp number; The selection process will begin immediately and a formal application form will be mailed to you for completion and resubmission.

Send all required documentation including a cover letter and a written reference to the DIRECTOR sustainingdefending@gmail.com Please place the position applied for in the subject line. Please Note: Once all applications are received only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. During the interview oral, and / or written exercises may be conducted so as to test practical knowledge and skills.