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• Strategy Development: Provide
  support in the development and implementation of an integrated and
  effective communication strategy with internal and external stakeholders
  of ChildFund for building of a high-performance communications function
  that is managed, structured and focused for productive and quality work.
  Provide support in the development, implementation and monitoring of
  strategies for internal and external communication.
• Internal Communications Management:
  Ensure that key internal communications messages and products of
  ChildFund are skilfully developed and articulated for meeting their
  objectives.
• Donor/Public Engagement:
  Oversee the planning and production of compelling and issues-oriented
  fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, electronic,
  print and video) for effective donor and public engagement by ChildFund –
  both in-country and internationally as appropriate.
• Media Communications Management:
  Ensure positive portrayal of ChildFund in the media, promoting the
  interests of ChildFund.
• Tasked with the promotion of
  ChildFund’s image. Carry out periodic ChildFund image audits and
  design strategies to enhance the image in line with the findings.
• Advocacy: Work closely with
  advocacy colleagues to define key issues, messaging, and communications
  channels for public advocacy initiatives and oversee the development of
  advocacy-oriented communications products.
• Management of information flow between ChildFund
  with its external and internal stakeholders.
• Manage ChildFund’s National Public Events.

• The ideal candidate for the ChildFund
  Communications Officer job placement should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Mass Communications or closely related area
• Possession of a Masters’ Degree in
  Journalism or Mass Communication would be an added advantage.
• At least three years of experience in a
  similar position is an advantage
• Extensive computer proficiency.
• Must be a clear, fast thinker who can
  define action plans and implement them.
• Excellent oral and written communication
  skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong facilitation and documentation
  skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem
  solving skills.
• Strong people management and mentoring
  skills
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Completes tasks in a timely, cost
  effective way
• Ability to take fast decisions.
• Ability to coordinate multiple-tasks and
  work under pressure.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Highly proactive

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