Somalia: Programs Communications Officer-Somalia

Vacancy Announcement

Programs Communications Officer-Somalia

Organization

Adeso: African Development Solutions
www.adesoafrica.org

Position title

Programs Communications Officer-Somalia

Reporting to

Functionally to Deputy Country Director Somalia and technically to Communications & Advocacy Deputy Manager

Working with

Somalia program team and the Communications & Advocacy Department at HQ

Programme/Duty station

Garowe, Somalia

Duration

One Year

Starting date

Immediate

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position holder will work closely with Adeso’s Somalia Deputy Country Director, Somalia program team as well as The Communication and Advocacy team in Nairobi to offer support in line with the organization’s communications needs across Somalia. The main purpose of role of the Communications Officer is to document and capture the work of the various programs in Somalia.

The main duties and responsibilities of the communications Officer are listed below.

POSITION PURPOSE:

1. Support increase Adeso’s visibility, voice, and influence across the various programs in Somalia;

2. Support document and communicate results from Adeso’s projects in Somalia;

3. Produce communication products that will in documentation of Adeso’s work in Somalia i.e. Photos and Videos from the various programs.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Documentation of Communication Materials

· Collect and formulate success stories, case studies and videos as per program guidelines and activities.

· Promote the visibility of the Adeso programs in Somalia with relevant stakeholders assigned to the programs.

· Support in the provision of communication and visibility support to new and ongoing projects.

· Offer support to the Somali Deputy County Director on all Communication related activities for Somalia programs

· Lead in the design and the development of programs signage, banners and other visibilities materials

· Work with the program managers and the program on regular and continuous quality activity based photos, capture and edit video documentaries and success stories

Social media and Website

· Establish and manage Dropbox folders to share imagery and video content. This will entail managing Adeso Somalia Photo-library by carefully labelling all images and ensuring library is well stocked with images

· Upload success stories and related communication content to the Adeso website.

· In liaison with the communications and advocacy team, publish all the approved program documentations, success stories and videos in the Adeso websites

· Produce and prepare any related media communication content emanating from Somalia.

Staff capacity building and other roles

· Continuously provide on the job training to Adeso Somalia program team on communications trainings to Adeso Somalia field staff. That includes and not limited to quality photo collection, video documentaries and the success stories

· Participate regular program reviews, program planning events and provide an insights to the communications needs of the programs

· Attend events, including conferences and field trips where required.

· Any other duty as may be assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Communications/Journalism or related field;

• Two to three years’ work experience in communications in similar context;

• Experience working within a humanitarian or development context and working on international donor funded projects;

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential, as well as a critical eye for editing and grammar;

• Photography, graphic design and short video production skills preferred;

• Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner;

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity;

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote locations in Somalia and Kenya

• Somali speaker required

APPLICATION PROCESS

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org , quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 18^th June, 2016.

Each application should be addressed to HR and include the following:

• An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and

• An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.