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• Develop and implement communications plans
• The incumbent will draft press releases and
  proactively engage with media contacts to obtain coverage for DI’s work
• Use digital communications to gain traction
  for DI’s content and buy-in for the organisation’s work and objectives
• Plan and manage production of corporate
  branded materials, ensure brand integrity, quality and consistency by
  adhering to the set brand guidelines and templates
• Plan and execute key communication
  activities, including launch events and national and regional roundtable
  forums
• Create and maintain a contact database for DI
  in the region, including a media contacts list
• The incumbent will draft and lay out mailings
  (including newsletters and updates) and coordinate their review and
  approval
• Offer support the delivery and maintenance of
  good internal communications and information sharing internally
• The Communications Officer will coordinate
  website content development in a timely manner and ensure focused, highly engaging
  written materials
• Package and communicate key messages in a
  creative and engaging way for diverse audiences that include a range of
  stakeholders at the sub-national, national, regional and global levels
• Identify key moments and maintain a calendar
  of DI activities and external events
• Work closely with the Head of Communications
  to ensure integrated and coordinated working across regions, and to
  support the delivery of corporate communications objectives
• Evaluate the impact of key communications
  tools through good monitoring, evaluation and impact processes

• Implement and manage projects and activities
  in line with DI’s vision, mission, values and goals
• Render support in the development of new
  projects and identify new and emerging opportunities where the
  communications function is relevant.
• Develop and maintain effective systems and
  processes for communications activities ensuring these are consistent with
  DI’s operational requirements and policies
• Support the development and implementation of
  the organisational strategy

• The ideal candidate for the Communications
  Officer should hold an Undergraduate degree (ideally in a related field e.g.
  communications, journalism, international relations, economics, politics
  or development studies). A Master’s degree in related field is desired
• A minimum of three to five years of hands-on
  experience in communications and PR, preferably in a not-for-profit
  organisation or a development organisation
• The Communications Officer will be a
  creative, dynamic and smart working individual with exceptional
  copywriting skills and excellent attention to detail. They will have
  demonstrable experience in writing impactful communications materials and
  using digital communications to drive interaction with content, as well as
  engaging with the media
• Initiative, sound judgement and the ability
  to work harmoniously with individuals of different national and cultural
  backgrounds
• Working knowledge of, or keen interest in,
  development and poverty eradication
• Excellent communication skills, including
  experience of working effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally
  and in writing
• Ability to work under pressure yet deliver on
  time with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal
  support as well as in a team environment
• Excellent written and spoken English, as well
  as a critical eye for editing and proofreading
• Ability to write a range of communications
  materials, including press releases, web stories and newsletters to a very
  high standard and in an engaging way
• Skilled in developing and delivering messages
  for a range of audiences, including translating technical and complex
  content into non-specialist language
• Previous experience working with journalists
  to secure media coverage
• Experience using social media tools in a
  professional context to drive user interaction online
• Previous experience in delivering digital
  mass mailings (preferably using a platform such as MailChimp or dotmailer)
  and managing contact lists
• Proven experience in developing and
  delivering communications plans
• Experience of event organising
• Professional experience in copyediting and
  proofreading is desirable
• Previous experience of using website content
  management systems such as WordPress is desired

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