Job Description and Specifications
Title:
Communications Officer
Relates to:
Head of Communication and CLA
Supervision of:
Location
Kinshasa, République Democratic Republic of Congo
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT:
Other information
Funded by USAID through the Central African Regional Environment Programme (CARPE), the Support for Forests and Biodiversity activity will work with environmental actors in the Congo Basin to address large-scale threats to forests and biodiversity. FABS will strengthen local institutions through capacity building, improve knowledge and communication sharing between conservation networks, and produce new analysis and evidence to support policy reforms and greater innovation in conservation approaches. To implement these strategies, FABS will partner closely with an extensive network of institutions including civil society, media, government and other conservation and development actors.
Education / Qualifications
Working under the direction of the Communications Manager and CLA, the role of the Communications Specialist is to ensure effective and timely communication of project information. The Communications Specialist will support the implementation of the Communications and Activity Information Plan including communication on activities, events, success stories, and other relevant communications tools.
Responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TÂCHES:
Support the cross-cutting needs of FABS with regard to the development of communications materials (e.g., mailing list,
Candidate profile
QUALIFICATIONS: (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)
EDUCATION:
A university degree in the field of communication and information technology (Bac + 4) Required
Experience
At least 3 years of professional experience in communications activities in a donor-funded project or program context.
SKILLS:
Communication skills including writing materials (e.g., success stories, articles, briefing notes, infographics,
LANGUAGES:
French is required.
GENERAL:
The communications specialist should be very creative and enjoy working with people and technology. The ability to work well under pressure, manage and organize large amounts of information is required.
To be considered, applications must contain the following:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- List of References
Send your file to the following address:
Closing date: 16/4/2024
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