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Communication & Multimedia Officer
CDIil y a 5 jours
Job Description
Dakar
CDI
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A Research center is recruiting a Communication & Multimedia officer to join the West Africa Regional office in Dakar, Senegal. The Communication and Multimedia officer will play a central role in strengthening the visibility, uptake, and policy impact of THE CENTER’s work in West and Central Africa. The role combines strategic research communication with high-quality multimedia production to translate complex scientific evidence into accessible, compelling, and policy-relevant content for diverse audiences. Based in Dakar, the Communication and Multimedia officer will contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy while leading the development of visual and audiovisual products. Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the office’s communications and visibility strategy.
- Assist in executing communication plans for research projects, events, and institutional milestones.
- Draft and edit communication materials in French and English, including press releases, blog posts, website content,
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Additional certification in photography, videography, digital storytelling, or multimedia production, and an accompanying portfolio.
Expérience
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in communication, multimedia production, digital media, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in producing communication materials for diverse audiences (technical, policy, public).
- Experience in media engagement and institutional visibility initiatives is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar tools).
Strong skills in photography and videography, including equipment handling and post-production editing.
- Ability to design visually engaging materials for digital and print formats, and strong PowerPoint design and presentation formatting skills.
- Familiarity with social media content creation, digital publishing tools, social media insights, and web metrics.
- Basic understanding of web content management systems (an added advantage). Language Requirements
- Excellent professional proficiency in French (written and spoken) – required.
- Good working proficiency in English (written and spoken) – required.
- Ability to produce and adapt communication materials for bilingual (Francophone and Anglophone) audiences in West and Central Africa. Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter (Mandatory) Please ensure both your CV and Cover letter are attached when submitting you application
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