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• Ensuring communication/marketing resources
  are planned, prioritized and resourced for effective donor/SO engagements
• Coordinate, plan and support visits to the
  National Office (scouting of impact stories, high quality photos and video
  footage)
• Compilation of communication materials and
  best practices that support growth of income and impact of World Vision
  work
• Working with Programmes/projects to ensure
  visibility plans/activities are implemented as agreed
• Support the programme Specialists and
  Communications teams to compile Reports and briefs

• Work with field teams and partners to
  develop, pre-test and roll out IEC/BCC material (such as documentaries,
  posters, flyers and brochures) for awareness creation and education.
• Coordinate the design, development and
  roll out of the campaign and project materials by working closely with
  service providers and the procurement team.
• Take lead in the dissemination of the
  publications such as research findings, policy statements and reports
  through utilizing meetings and events.

• Take leadership in planning and organizing
  public events and outreaches meetings in line with the World Vision
  strategic priorities.
• Build the technical capacity of staff and
  partners in order to carry out effective documentation and communication,
  as well as dissemination for advocacy campaigning and learning.
• Participate in project assessments and
  design to ensure integration of documentation and communication as well as
  dissemination strategies.

• Assist the field teams in integrating
  documentation and communication to effectively draw lessons and change
  stories in line with the strategy.
• Coordinate the process of identifying,
  documentation and dissemination of most significant change stories and
  promising and best practices using multi-media platform.
• Compile and submit quarterly reports and
  bi-annual magazines/newsletters highlighting the programme progress and
  share them with stakeholders and donors.
• Facilitate information sharing at the
  National Office and field teams with relevant publications, reports and
  news features related to World vision sector priorities

• The ideal candidate for the World Vision
  Communications Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  with preference in communications, community development, or related field
  of study
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  similar role, preferably with non-government organization
• Skills in personal computing, email and
  general office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite,
  InDesign)
• Previous experience with still
  photography, videography, and story writing style of communication
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  transformational development and ability to translate technical language
  into language that is easily understandable by donors
• Excellent communication and public
  relations skills with strong English language capability (written and
  oral) and ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and principles
• Previous experience in hosting or working
  with donors or visitors highly preferred

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