Communications & Advocacy Officer 249 views1 applications

MIET AFRICA, an education and development NGO based in Durban.

MIET seeks to appoint a Communications and Advocacy Officer, based in its offices in Morningside, Durban.

Remuneration: will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The purpose of this position is to support the Communications and Materials Production Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, develop, write and disseminate messages, information and results (both internal and external) of MIET AFRICA’s work to a variety of audiences (including donors, stakeholders, beneficiaries, government officials, school communities) and through a variety of vehicles and means (including social media, multimedia platforms, website, newsletters, reports and other printed materials)
• Ability to conceptualise campaigns and utilise innovative means to do so
• Plan and implement all social media activities and calendars as required
• Website and social media maintenance
• Maintain communications and production filing system: folders and files (electronic and hard copy)
• Proofreading and editing as required
• Administration

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification (Journalism/ Communications or equivalent)
• Minimum three years’ communications/social media/content creation experience. (Journalism or PR experience would be an advantage)
• Copywriting skills
• Exceptional communication and grammar skills, both written and spoken
• Experience in managing content across all social networks
• Experience working in NGOs (specifically education) and/or government would be an advantage
• Computer literacy: WordPress and Microsoft Office package (including PPT)
• Core values: integrity; professionalism; respect for diversity
• Core competencies: planning and organization; good written and verbal communication skills to convey messages in a clear, concise and effective manner to different audiences; team and client orientation; innovation; ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• A valid drivers licence

Interested applicants should email:

• A letter of application, clearly stating “COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY OFFICER”
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of ID
• Copy of qualifications
• Portfolio of written, published work

To: HR Department, MIET AFRICA

Email: [email protected]

Please ensure that you meet all the above requirements prior to submitting your application.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. MIET AFRICA reserves the right not to appoint a candidate for this post, or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. It also reserves the right to do a complete verification of all information supplied.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. MIET AFRICA reserves the right not to appoint a candidate for this post, or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. It also reserves the right to do a complete verification of all information supplied.