Call for Communication and Social Media Officer Under RDPP2 Project-REF: CCSO20

Background

Safadi Foundation is launching the second phase of its Accelerated Vocational Training Centre for the Socio-Economic inclusion in the North. The project’s main overall objective is to stimulate sustainable economic participation of vulnerable youth to promote their inclusion in the development of marginalized communities. In the long-term, inclusion can transform youth socio-economic outlook making them active participants in decreasing unemployment rates and increasing their household income. The specific objective of this project will be to develop youth employability through comprehensive training programmes. Target beneficiaries will have access to accelerated market-based training and self-development programs that will prepare them to increase their competitiveness in the skilled labour market. Finally, the project will aim to strengthen private sector and national actor engagement in active labour market programmes, by participating in developing an effective labour programme leading to significant reduction in identified skills gap.

Communication and social media officer, Job Description Template

We are looking to hire a Communication and social media officer with confident communication and people skills. A media officer is expected to possess superb project management and organizational skills with the ability to work comfortably under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

To ensure success, the communication and social media officer should demonstrate a wide degree of creativity and latitude with a keen interest in shaping an organization’s image and values through appropriate communication to the outside world. Top candidates will display natural leadership qualities with fantastic time management and planning skills.

Communication and social media officer Responsibilities:

• Identify press opportunities through evolving issues.
• Develop content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites, and other distribution channels.
• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies.
• Serve as the organization’s media liaison and formal spokesperson.
• Conduct press conferences and briefings.
• Scan the media marketplace to keep up-to-date on the latest media trends.
• Monitor online and offline campaigns, and report on results.
• Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals.
• Build and manage the organization's social media profile and presence.
• Promote additional projects to support new product launches.
• Build long-term relationships with media influencers.
• Appropriately manage the organization’s media budget.

Communication and social media officer Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Communications/Media or related (essential).
• 3 years of work experience as a Communication and social media officer or similar.
• Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns.
• Ability to create appropriate content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites, and other distribution channels.
• Ability to conduct press conferences and briefings.
• Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• A natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills