Communications Officer at African Population and Health Research Center

Job Description

The right candidate is a nimble multitasker with a strong background in print and multimedia content development, a wide network of contacts in local and international media and exacting attention to detail. S/he will be able to calmly handle a complex workload, is responsive as well as proactive, and is comfortable providing mentoring and coaching to a highly trained and educated cohort of research professionals.

Duties

• Lead and/or oversee content editing for a variety of products across three programmatic divisions, including corporate products such as annual reports, newsletters and brochures
• Lead media outreach including implementation of media and social media strategy
• Supervise in-house training on public speaking and verbal presentations for research staff
• Oversee development of innovative multimedia products including infographics, short films and animations

Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field
• At least five years of post-qualification work experience in communications, writing and content creation, preferably at an international organization
• Excellent editing and writing skills as well as ability to translate complex scientific facts into accessible messages for general audiences
• Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing to a professional standard
• Some knowledge of graphic design and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites
• Experience in using social media channels and extending their reach
• Experience of creating and editing digital media and publishing across a variety of platforms including but not limited to Storify, Prezi, Slideshare and YouTube
• Familiarity with approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring social media strategies
• Excellent existing network of media contacts at sub-regional level
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to train and mentor
• Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team
• Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment
• French language skills desirable