JOB VACANCY AT Glipton Media AS communication officer

Communication Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Communication Officer
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Communication Officer Job descriptions:
· Ensure all communication policies, plans and documents reflect the need to establish a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, that equal opportunity is applied to all staff under supervision and that the principles of cultural diversity are applied in responding to the work of the organization or the needs of individuals.

· Develop, Manage and maintain media relations and maximize media opportunities.
· Develop and Distribute internal publications such as newsletters, brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, magazines, case studies, speeches, releases, email announcements, planned publications, on-line, video, articles, special projects photographs, films and multimedia programs.
· Responsible for organization’s communication with different target audiences, including beneficiaries, Volunteers, journalists, investors, Donors, suppliers and the community.
· To advise other employees and directors on communication tasks and use written and verbal skills to create a wide range of product and corporate communication materials.
· Responsible for development and delivery of communication strategies for events, forums and policy submissions.
· To build, manage and maintain a positive reputation of Organization by communicating effectively with target audience.
· Plan and undertake communications duties to contribute to the Organization's media projects and tasks through the electronic and print media.
· Implement communications, marketing, advertising and publishing strategies, which promote the key policies and programs of the organization.
· Plan, write, edit and publish a variety of communications and other documents, which present a positive image of the organization to the general public.
· Provide advice to internal clients by analyzing their specific communication needs, and assisting in the planning, development and implementation of creative strategies as required.
· Undertake specific communications tasks, including speech writing, media release preparation and distribution, promotional launches, displays and other special Event.

 

Skills needed:


· Excellent communication, interpersonal and Creative writing skills;
· Competent in English and Swahili Language.
· Drive, competence, flexibility and a willingness to learn;
· Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask;