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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
 Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and cover letter to [email protected] 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 !

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