Communication Officer

KEY POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title

Communication Officer

Reports

To Project Director

Location

MEPI – LAA office Broumana

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

1.
 

Assist the project coordinator, director, and officer in the implementation of the project activities

2.
 

Organize and ensure ongoing exchange of information between al the partners, members, and program senior staff

3.
 

Collect and record member’s information and using specific formats and provides comprehensive data reports

4.
 

Monitor and communicate with MEPI LAA members on daily basis

5.

Support translation of key documents, including press releases and speeches, to provide information to the media

6.
 

Prepare monthly and quarterly reports

7.
 

Assist in designing the needed forms, questionnaires, and other templates

8.
 

Understand and be able to explain to other work of MEPI LAA

9.
 

Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon and other duties assigned

10.
 

Write and disseminate press releases to local, regional and/or international media as appropriate. Support regional and support office media relations initiatives

11.
 

Monitor and communicate news media coverage of MEPI LAA  events with media

12.
 

Manage distribution lists key media contacts

13.

Ensure Project implementation in compliance with MEPI LAA policies and procedures.
 

Qualifications

Education

University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public relations and other related fields.

Essential

Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity with NGO work and donor relations
Experience working on social media, communication and developing publications and community relations
Good research and analytical skills

Essential
 

Language Requirements

Fluency in English

Essential

Experience

1 to 2 years of experience working in NGOs

Work Environment

The Communication Officer will be working 100% on the project

Contract

8 months (Renewable) – Immediate availability 

Salary

Based on experience & MEPI LAA salary scale