Deputy Spokesperson 223 views

Job Summary

Youth Decide Zimbabwe organization is inviting applications from young individuals who are willing to fill the vacant of, and voluntarily work as, the (Deputy) Spokesperson.
•Ideal applicants are expected to be possessing strong communication skills (writing and speaking).
Organization Overview:
Youth Decide Zimbabwe is a register youth-led organization which focuses mainly on youth matters.

VISION
A Zimbabwe wherein young people maximize their potentials in development that affect their lives through enhancing their capabilities and enabling them to affirm control over their life circumstances.

MISSION
To support youth empowerment and transformation through participation and inclusion.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

We are youth-led: We believe that the best ideas for youth come from youth. Youth are full partners in our work, guiding and informing our strategies and decisions, and collaborating with us to engage more community members in our work.

We model integrity: We are honest in our communications and actions. We aspire to excellence in everything we do to earn and maintain the trust of our community, and to in-still in our youth a commitment to excellence.

We are apolitical: We are politically neutral, unbiased, non-aligned, and free from (any) party politics. We have no interest in politics, but all issues that affect the youth.

We build: We build awareness of the importance of human rights, health and wellness, sustainable communities, and service to others to promote good decision-making for oneself and for the community.

We are proud: We are proud of our youth and we are proud of our community, and we seek to share with others our confidence in the future.

Duties And Responsibilities

S/he shall be expected complete the following duties –
• Arrange and attend press conferences; as well as, contacting members of the press, delivering prepared remarks, and fielding press questions on behalf of the organization;
• Maintaining and developing media contacts;
• Monitoring media coverage;
• Present the organization’s message and make sure that op-eds are in line with the organization’s values, goals and objectives;
• Manage and minimize negative publicity; and clear up any false or misleading coverage that affects organization’s position or reputation;
• Always respond to trending stories and current affairs especially youth matters on behalf, and as the mouthpiece, of the organization.

Qualifications And Experience

Relevant Qualifications