Communications Officer Job

Moving the Goalposts Kilifi is a community based organization that, since 2002, uses football to empower girls in the rural and urban areas of Kilifi and Kwale County. MTG's goals is to have a more inclusive, just and peaceful world where girls' and women's human rights are realized and protected. It uses a rights based approach and focuses...

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategy Implementation
• Develop a communication strategy and plan, in line with the organization's Vision and Mission
• Lead the implementation of the communications plan, providing support to staff, building capacity, and providing weekly updates to their supervisor
• Ensure that communications is a team effort in MTG
• Commission and work with designers to develop infographics, video, and audio as the need arises
• Write, edit and distribute content including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, and speeches that communicate MTG's outcomes, products, and/or services.
• Media and Social media engagement
• Oversee and regularly update the website and social media feeds
• In charge of the coordination and implementation of MTGs social media strategy and plan
• Establish and maintain an effective relationship with journalists and maintain a media database
• Tracking online mentions and engagements of MTG
• Development of the organization's annual reports and publications (Tunaweza Newsletters)3. Records Management and Documentation
• Maintain records of all communications (products, social media, website, media coverage and collate analytics and metrics).
• In collaboration with the program team support the documentation of best practices, success stories, and overall organizational annual digital success story booklet
• Develop and submit quality and timely weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Develop budgets and undertake budget monitoring and controls related to his/her docket

Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in a communications role.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.

Method of Application

Application letters accompanied by a CV – 3 pages maximum, should reach MTG on or before COB 15th July 2022, through this email address ). The subject should indicate the position advertised.

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