Communications Officer

Terms of Reference – Communications Officer
 
We invite experienced and talented individuals to fill the Communication officer position to be based in Mogadishu with substantive travel to project sites across Somalia. This assignment will be for one year.
 
Job Summary
 
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Communications Officer will work closely with projects to assist, build, and support program communication needs. The successful candidate should demonstrate prior experience in multimedia, i.e., video filming and editing, graphic design, and photography.
 
Key responsibilities
 
• Working in collaboration with relevant staff to create and implement promotional strategies to generate participation and engagement in promotional events.
• Contributes to the design and content of print publications, social media channels, original content, and other outlets.
• Lead on the translation of material from English to Somali and vice versa
• Support in developing and maintaining media relations of the organization.
• Creates field communications and outreach plans in coordination with key field staff.
• Draft the production of high-quality communications products such as reports, photos, fact sheets, social media content, video and audio, and blogs for internal and external use.
• Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications.
• Leads in the drafting of case studies successes, stories, and lessons learned.
• Supports in creating and implement an integrated and innovative communications strategy.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Updating and implementing organizational branding and visibility policy
• Develop organizational communication strategies.
 
Skills and qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, communications, or related degree.
• Prior experience working in communications on humanitarian or development issues, with experience in successfully supporting the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies.
• Website updating and prior experience with Web editing tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali.
• Experience with professional DSLR cameras, lenses, and lighting, including.
• Ability to use different video and photo editing software.
• Experience in collecting and producing communication products, such as case studies and photo stories.
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
• Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks, and responsibilities.
• Pay attention to detail.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide samples of previous work done.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and updated CV with three professional references and their contact details on January 13th, 2025, via this email address: [email protected]. Indicate the title of the position in the subject of your email “Communication Officer”.