Vacancy title: Communication Specialist
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]Jobs at: GIZ
Deadline of this Job:
14 July 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Main tasks and responsibilities:
The position holder is responsible for:
• Development of an effective communications strategy and implementation plan for the programme in line with the requirements of the Commissioning Parties and GIZ corporate design rules
• Conceptualizing and maintaining communication materials, such as presentations, factsheets, brochures and banners for the programme
• Providing support to the technical advisors in the team and partner organisations on communication activities as well as corporate design questions
• Content development for social media, newsletters, reports etc.
• Together with M&E Specialist: use of quantitative and qualitative data to communicate project outreach and impact
• Preparing and managing the assignments of external consultants
• Supporting the knowledge management including collecting and sharing reports and any other relevant information
• Perform any other duties assigned by management
Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Qualifications
Formal Education
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, Project Management or a related discipline
• A master’s degree is an added advantage
Other Qualifications
Professional Experience
• At least (5) five years of professional experience in the field of media and communications
• Experience in strategy development for communications
• Experience in content development for social media, newsletters etc.
• Experience in using Design Software such as Photoshop, InDesign
• Proficient knowledge in MS Office
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract. Interested candidates must send the CV and a cover letter electronically, quoting the reference GIZ_ENACT_COMS_LSK in the subject line to: jobzambia@giz.de by 17:00hrs on Thursday, 14th July 2022. GIZ will only assess applications which meet the following criteria:
• Cover letters must be sent using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, Political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Please hand in 1- 3 communications products (e.g fact files, PowerPoint presentations, communication strategies, social media content etc.) that you have developed or have been responsible for in a previous position
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
• Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.
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