Digital Media Consultant at CTG Global

Overview of the position:

• Our client supports govt. institutions in Somalia to promote good governance, accelerate economic recovery & strengthen human capital. The Multi Partner Fund (MPF) provides a platform for coordinated financing for sustainable reconstruction & development in Somalia. Administered by our client, the MPF operates as a window within the Somalia Development & Reconstruction Facility (SDRF) & supports the National Development Plan (NDP).

• The Country Management Unit (CMU) is hiring a Somali speaking Digital Media Consultant to support the MPF’s digital media engagement, including multimedia content development, social media content development & media monitoring.

Role objective:

The Consultant will work with the Communications Officer to provide various multimedia deliverables for online audiences.

Specifically, the objectives are:

• To work with the Communications Officer to create multimedia content for social media platforms (Twitter & Facebook).
• To work with the Communications Officer to curate the digital presence of our client in Somalia.
• To conceptualize, write, shoot & edit digital content.
• To monitor & report emerging issues related to our client in a timely manner.
• To monitor & measure our client’s social media engagement based on agreed KPI’s, including but not limited to content performance, engagement rates, impressions, brand follower growth & Cost Per Result (CPR).

Deliverables:

• At least 1 results video per month. Both raw footage & an edited 2 - 3-minute version for social media & our clients webpage use.
• At least 10 photos per month coverage at least 2 sectors. These should be edited captioned & available in RAW, PNG & JPEG files.
• Develop a social media engagement plan for review & approval. To include increased followers for the Somalia MPF Twitter handle, identify, development of engaging content, identify & use a social media performance tool for social media performance with monthly performance reports.
• Conduct daily media monitoring of developments in Somalia that could impact our clients engagement in Somalia. Flag breaking news as they emerge.
• Flag political economy issues.

Project reporting:

• The Consultant will report to the Senior Operations Officer & work closely with the Somalia Communications Officer.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Geographical experience:

• Minimum of 5 year of experience in Africa (essential).

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Somali are essential

Required skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or equivalent.
• Experience in videography, photography & social media management would be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years work experience related to the above may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in multimedia & social media content development, including 2 years for national or international development institutions.
• Excellent knowledge of the media political economy in Somalia, including knowledge of key stakeholders, influencers & sensitivities.
• Excellent written & verbal skills in English; strong written & verbal skills in Somali.
• Experience using videography & photography, multimedia editing & graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Final Cut or other equivalents.
• Strong ability to communicate development processes & results to national & regional audiences.

Competencies:

• Excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to produce high quality digital content & manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Other relevant information:

• The assignment will take 30 days to complete between October 2020 & January 2021.
• The Consultant is expected to work 6 to 10 days per month.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.