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• Research and analyze organization or
  campaign strategy by coordinating surveys, researching recent reports and
  articles, or constituency research
• Represent DP and speak in public at
  presentations, press conferences, radio and TV interviews, and meetings
• Initiate and plan PR campaigns: defining
  goals; analyzing problems and opportunities; liaising with management and
  partners
• Writing and editing press releases,
  in-house newsletters, speeches, articles and annual reports
• Strategize and implement ways to maintain
  DP’s identity, name and reputation
• Render support in preparing and
  supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail
  leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programs
• Answer enquiries from individuals,
  journalists and other organizations
• Build and maintain good working relations
  with the media, including local and national newspapers, magazines, radio
  and television
• Organize special events such as press
  conferences, tours, and sponsorship events and the Journey of Hope (JOH)
• Advance community relations through events
  such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives
• Oversee all photography, videography and
  web designing needs of the organisation
• Manage and supervise staff in Public
  Relations Department
• Conduct department meetings
• Maintain lines of communication with upper
  level managers and board of directors
• Keep track of department performance and
  implement new strategies if necessary
• Prepare and submit monthly written reports

• The applicant for the Dwelling Places (DP)
  Public Relations Officer job placement should preferably hold a University
  degree or diploma in Public Relations, Journalism and communication or
  related field.
• At least three years of prior work
  experience. 
• Significant experience in public speaking. 
• Self motivated and a possesses a high
  level of maturity
• Should be self directed and able to follow
  tasks through
• Fundraising and proposal writing
  experience is required
• Previous working experience in the NGO
  setting is an added advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication
  skills
• Ability to persuasively communicate to
  media in a high standard
• Ability to analyze and research. 
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to
  implement new programs or changes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the
  ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Proficient computer skills, including
  Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in photography, videography
  and web designing.
• High sense of maturity and self direction.

• A handwritten application letter with and
  updated CV with academic qualifications
• A church recommendation letter (Should be
  God fearing)
• LC 1 letter
• Two passport photos

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