PR & Communications Officer at Feed the Children

Purpose of the position

The Public Relations (PR) & Communications Officer will work with diverse teams to create, implement and maintain PR & Communications initiatives in the organization.

PR & Communications Officer Job Responsibilities

• Support in coordination of ongoing and upcoming communication campaigns that reach to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate office activities, manage information and facilitate internal and external operations related to PR &
• Communications using the necessary tools and channels of communication.
• Capture ongoing activities and development for sharing in diverse offline and online publications including the organizations’ digital media channels.
• Responsible for capturing monthly impact stories as well as gathering and updating relevant information for the organizations’ publications.
• Support in media engagement and management
• Support in the production of promotional material and publications. This will include designing the publications and sporadically editing videos.
• Work hand in hand with all units in the organization to ensure communication procedures are well adhered to.
• Effectively communicate Feed the Children brand to internal and external audiences and ensure staff adhere to brand guidelines.
• Perform any other duties that contribute to the organizations growth in creating a world where no child goes to bed hungry

Qualifications for the PR & Communications Officer Job

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or similar field.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in PR & Communications (preferably in the non-profit sector).
• Fully conversant with ICT and office applications with practical experience in graphic design and video editing.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, with ability to adapt style to suit different audiences.
• Excellent Photography, graphic design and video editing skills.
• Creative and innovative approach to communications and branding.
• Up-to-date on new opportunities for the not-for-profit sector.
• Excellent collaboration, team work and interpersonal skills.
• Good events organizing capabilities.
• Creative innovative and ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work well in a multicultural environment across different geographical locations.
• Knowledge and good understanding of Children-related policies and rights.