PR & Communications Officer at Feed the Children

Reporting to: PR & Communications Coordinator

Purpose of the position

The PR & Communications Officer will work with diverse Organization teams to create, implement and maintain Publicity initiatives using a wide range of media avenues to build and sustain a good FEED image or brand through planned PR activities in and outside the organization.

Roles and 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 impact/success stories as well as gathering and updating relevant information for the organizations’ publications.
• Support in media engagement and partnership management
• Support in the production of promotional material and publications. This will include designing the publications and sporadically editing videos.
• Work with all units in the organization to ensure communication procedures are well adhered to.
• Promote and ensure adherence to the FEED brand guidelines to internal and external audiences.
• Preparing PR & Communications reports and other relevant reports.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in PR &Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or similar field.
• At least 3 years' relevant experience in PR & Communications (preferably in the non-profit sector).
• Excellent IT Skills, office applications with experience in graphic design and video editing.
• Excellent writing skills, oral presentation and communication skills.
• Experience in PR media campaigns and events planning
• Organized person creative with Analytical skills and an eye for detail

Relevant Knowledge and Skills

• 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 and ability to multi task.
• 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.