This role involves strategic planning and implementation of communication activities to ensure effective visibility, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge dissemination for key regreening and landscapes restoration initiatives in Africa.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement communication strategies and tactical plans including messaging, budgets, action plans and performance metrics.
Develop content plans/strategies and coordinate the production of content such as publications, articles, web content, social media content, media releases, infographics, videos, photography, newsletters, presentations and event related content.
Develop and execute comprehensive event plans, including concept development, budget management, logistics coordination, and post-event evaluation.
Develop and implement media relations/engagement plans or strategies.
Produce analytical reports on the performance of all communications activities as agreed upon.
Other Responsibilities.
Requirements:
Excellent English and French language skills (both verbal and written).
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic communications planning, messaging, and monitoring.
Three years (3) of full-time experience in journalism, writing and editing.
Great photography and/or videography skills.
Proven ability to manage communication activities.
Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
Excellent understanding of different communication formats and channels, as well as strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.
Proven ability to coordinate content contribution within a team and/or across teams; ability to build strong working relations with counterparts worldwide.
Background experience and understanding of environment, climate, forestry or related subject areas, as well as science communication.
