Communications Officer at ISA (Impact Santé Afrique)

Akwajobs   (Cameroon)

Posted : 3 February, 2021

Category : Communication   Location : Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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Job Description
Impact Santé Afrique (ISA) Is an African nongovernmental organization
based in Cameroon. ISA specializes in advocacy and strategic
communications with the main objective of contributing to the malaria
fight and improvement of people’s health.

ISA has co-established and coordinates the newly launched global
platform of malaria civil society organizations (CS4ME) which aims to
increase malaria advocacy and programs are communities centered,
gender-sensitive, sufficiently funded, and inclusive of civil society.

ISA seeks an experienced Communications Officer to support its
programs and help achieve its malaria programs objectives in Cameroon,
DRC and for CS4ME (Africa/South East Africa).

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will be responsible for the overall
development and implementation of ISA communication plans and
activities.
He/she will work closely with the Advocacy and Communications Manager.


Programs implementation
Assist in the development and implementation of ISA's communication strategy.
Develop communications materials suited for each project and each
target (press releases, flyers
content, statements, video messages …)
Identify the needs for communication tools and materials (updates and
new tools) for ISA and CSO partners; and develop these tools ;
Supervise and edit the production of local communication supports and
tools (flyer, brochure, poster, radio spot, article, photo, video).
Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of communication
actions, collaborating with Advocacy and Communications Manager.
Manage media requests and proactively contact the media to support
advocacy objectives.
Develop, implement and manage ISA social media communications.
Manage ISA's communications in Cameroon and internationally
Maintain close contact and organize events with key media (press
conference, press briefings);
Monitor the local and international media and identify relevant
articles, trends, news, or reports of importance to ISA.
Produce strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media,
listeners and readers, use of social networks, etc.)
Manage and regularly update the websites.
Edit and review technical documents and reports produced by the teams:
PowerPoint presentations, flyers..).
Produce activity reports and draft meeting minutes.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Communications and
Advocacy Manager or the Executive Director.


Qualifications
Degree in Journalism/Communication/Humanitarian Affairs/Political
Science or other related fields.
At least four years of experience in communications.
Social network management and Community management experience and skills.
Ability to create and produce creatives materials.
Excellent writing skills in French and English.
Very good knowledge of computer tools and social networks.
Good interpersonal relations and interest in teamwork.
Strong organizational capacity, work ethics methodology.
Pro-activity, reactivity, and creativity.
Some knowledge of public health or community engagement is recommended.


To Apply:
Applications including a cover letter, CV or resume, and 3
professional references are due by February 12th, 2021 at 11:59 pm GMT
+1.

Please submit your application to jobsimpactsante@gmail.com  with the title:
Communications officer

Please for more information: contact@impactsante.org

 

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