Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 14 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Role overview
• As a Regional Media and Communications Officer you will deliver high quality media engagement and communications to promote VSO’s work both in the media and directly to public audiences. You will work with journalists and media, through press releases and by responding to media enquiries. Internally you will contribute to VSO’s communications output through the website, social media, publications and other channels. You will work closely with colleagues in programming and advocacy to source stories and case studies and to develop an understanding of VSO’s position on key policy issues.
• In addition, you will work with country teams across Africa to promote the impact of VSO’s work and to develop the network of communications leads.

Ideal Applicant Summary
• The ideal candidate should have minimum 3 years experience with media and communication in an international development organization and dealing with press. Experience in contributing and implementing media and communications strategies with proven experience in producing compelling content through a variety of channels and a track record in securing international media coverage.
• The role will be based in any of the following Southern Africa countries: Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe with a right to work in any one of these countries.

Skills and knowledge required
• Relevant degree in related field such as Media and Communications, or equivalent experience in journalism or public relations.
• 3 Years relevant experience
• Current knowledge and understanding of media and communication tools and approaches.
• Able to work with journalists of all levels.
• Understanding of what makes a good story.
• Undertaking interviews, often on difficult or sensitive subjects, with the view to creating compelling media stories and content.
• Ability to deal with complex and sensitive information while supporting the Media and Communications Advisor on crisis communications or reputational management.
• Ability to effectively position media / communications to multiple audiences effectively.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and effectively manage competing organisational demands.

Desirable
• Experience working within an international development organisation or charity.
Competencies and Behaviour
Our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

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