Communication Officer

Employment Type: Contract, Full-time Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension) About AWPSI African Women Peace and Security Institute (AWPSI) has been registered and accorded legal personality registry Number 6906 on 07 June 2023, as a local organization in accordance with the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No.1113/2019. The Institute’s primary commitment is to establish women-centered mediation training programs based on best practices, coordinating with key stakeholders. AWPSI envisions a peaceful and secure Africa wherein women play a pivotal role in conflict prevention, early warning, mediation and peace-building processes as well as post-conflict recovery.  Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Deputy Director, assumes primary responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing communication strategies to promote AWPSI’s programs. The Communication Officer will also be responsible for developing partnerships with other relevant organizations and with AWPSI Network to disseminate information and create awareness about topical WPS issues and AWPSI’s programs and activities. The main duty and responsibilities are:  Program Communications for advocacy and awareness  The Communication’s Officer will work closely with AWPSI Program and Research sections to ensure that relevant program materials such as Personal Stories, donors reports, proposals, factsheets, info-graphs etc. are developed and disseminated to donors and target groups through relevant media and network channels. The Communications Officer will assist AWPSI Program Officers and Research Officers in the proposal development stage to identify appropriate communication activities for the projects. Media Relations  Develop and maintain contacts, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets (print, TV, radio, web etc.) within and outside AWPSI to increase coverage of WPS issues in the media (print, broadcast and digital). With the approval of the direct supervisor and the executive director, the specific activities may include:  Draft and edit articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials.  Collaborate with the media by organizing project site visits, facilitate photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.  Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials.  Maintain a library of media coverage, clippings etc. Clarify issues the need arise Digital Communications/Social media  Maintain AWPSI’s website and social media sites (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) such as daily monitoring, posting, content development etc...  AWPSI Brand and Communications  Ensure timely and quality production of advocacy and branding materials such as periodicals, annual and donor reports, supplements, calendars, briefing notes, Human Interest Stories, picture stories, videos, etc. The Communications Officer will develop and store communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc.  Relations with Donor  Develop and maintain an updated list of AWPSI donors and special interest groups. Assist in developing donor visit schedules/brochures, donor gifts and cards etc. Support preparation of background materials, briefs and information kits for visiting donors and high profile guests/visitors. The task XXXX XXXX planning, logistics and administrative arrangements. Events/campaigns Assist in organizing and generating public support for special events and campaigns to promote strategic WPS goals. Support organization of workshops, seminars, campaigns, events and project review meetings including agendas and meeting minutes.  Monitoring and evaluation  Monitor and evaluate impact of communication materials and advocacy events/campaigns to target audiences.  Working relationships  The Communications Officer will have to work closely with AWPSI Program Officers and Research Officers on a daily basis. He/She will maintain close interaction with communications, research and program staff of AWPSI network, and with entities associated with communications and WPS work within and outside the government, including the local media and WPS partners.  Values and Ethics  The candidate should have high level of integrity, accountability, punctuality and be willing to work beyond normal working hours. He/she should also demonstrate and be exemplary in portraying AWPSI values and ethics. He/she should be a good team player and builder.