FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

Public relations practitioners’ providers also communication services to organizations by giving advice to management, planning and implementing communication activities and evaluating their effectiveness. He/she will perform as spokes person, as a liaison role to different stakeholders. It will promote the organizations activities. Perform the enhancement of the organizations communications affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as spoke person of the organization
• Monitor public opinion about the organizations, the gender equality and women empowerment causes.
• Advises management on policy issues and communication strategies;
• Plan public relation programs including preparing budgets;
• Present proposals and justifications on behalf of an organization (lobbying) to other organizations and special interest groups;
• Liaise with member, lobby to bring more membership;
• Liaison with the public and responds to inquiries about the organization
• Liaison with the print and television media to respond to inquiries, arranging press meets, prepare and distribute news releases and make statements;
• Write, edit and arrange production of print materials of the organization
• Participate in the preparation of organizational documents such as annual reports and organizational profiles;
• Takes care of all the publications, newsletters, brochures, poster and other related documents;
• Ensure good relationship with relevant government body, members, partners and donors;
• Ensure there is adequate media coverage to all deliberations of the organization;
• Write speeches, prepare visuals aids and make public presentations;
• Organizes special events such as open days, visits, exhibitions and functions;
• Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training;
• Evaluate communication activities and recommend future actions.
• Prepare ways to promote the organization by generating public support to the cause
• Personal Qualities:
•  Able to write concisely, effectively, impressively and convincingly
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Interest in current affairs and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer skills
• Creative in audio visual material development

Department: Executive Director Office

Report To: Executive Director

Job Requirements

Professional/ Qualifications

• Required፡ BA in Mass Communication and Journalism/ English and Foreign Language/ Social Sciences
• Minimal፡ Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism
• Desirable፡ English and Foreign Language/ Social Sciences

Relevant Experience

• Minimal፡ PR working experience in NGOs 

Length of Experience

• Minimal፡ 5 years of experience in the field of mass communication and journalism
• Desirable፡ 2 years in the field of mass communication and journalism

Key Skills

• Audio visual and journalistic flair and experience preferred
• Pleasing and impressive personality with good communication skills
• Excellent writing skills

Personal Attributes

• Creative, dynamic and convincing skills

How to Apply

 Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and cover letter to newarecruitments@gmail.com or in person to the office located Signal Sumeya Mosque area on the road to Magic carpet school for further information please call at +251 118 217 757/58

Note: Use "Public Relations/ Communication Officer" as the subject line of your email !