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• Develop
  an Africa -wide system to produce program success stories, quotes and
  photographs that are shared with RTPI on a monthly basis for
  communications and fundraising purposes.
• Take
  photographs and write human interest stories, and gather quotes by
  interviewing staff, children, Coaches and families who benefit from Right
  To Play’s work and share with RTPI for use in all communications and
  fundraising materials.
• Provide
  training and build capacity designated at Africa Office and Country staff,
  to deliver usable materials and information to meet RTPI and Africa needs.
• Establish
  and develop portfolio of freelancers that can be used for in-region
  photography and videography. Facilitate hiring of in-region photographers
  and freelancers as needed

• Serve
  as the primary link between the Africa Office and RTPI to promote a
  two-way communication and accountability.
• Work
  with RTPI to ensure that all Right To Play products, communications, and
  actions in the Region follow brand guidelines.
• Oversee
  and approve all merchandise/print orders in the Region before being
  printed; including but not limited to t-shirts, signs, etc.
• Accompany
  and support high-profile visitors to the Region, while developing and
  implementing media strategies for their visit; including preparing
  background materials, relevant packages, and team briefings.
• Act
  as a “point person” on the playspace intranet and liaise with RTPI and
  Africa staff on all content.

• The
  incumbent will formulate and implement annual Africa Communications plans,
  in line with the organization’s global plan, that are designed to maximize
  program impact, brand awareness, and fundraising goals.
• Develop
  and implement a crisis/issues management communication plan, in line with
  Right To Play International (RTPI), designed to manage issues and crises
  with minimal brand risk.
• Make
  sure that the communication plans are in-line with all project grant
  agreements and reports.
• Implement
  communications deliverables as required by project grant agreements and
  reports.

• Build,
  establish and maintain relationships with international, regional, and country
  based media, and conduct appropriate media pitching/liaising; including
  writing media releases, media advisories, and reactive/proactive
  statements.
• Act
  as the spokesperson in Africa for Right To Play when delegated to do so by
  the Vice President, Africa Programs or the Africa General Manager.
• Build
  capacity of spokespeople in the Region to communicate accurately and
  effectively about Right To Play and its programs – including Country
  Managers, Project Managers, Project Officers, and Coaches.
• Closely
  monitor, track and analyze media coverage for Right To Play and Sport for
  Development in the Region.
• Work
  closely with media agencies and local opinion leaders to build their
  understanding and expertise in leveraging popularity of sport and play
  based learning.

• The
  applicant for the Right To Play Africa Communication Officer career
  opportunity should hold a bachelor’s degree in communications, public
  relations, journalism or related fields
• A
  minimum of seven to ten years of relevant employment experience,
  preferably in the region.
• Significant
  experience in developing communication, and media plans and materials.
• Excellent
  command of written and spoken English, and French
• Comprehensive
  computer skills; fully conversant with Microsoft Office software and at
  least one publishing software.
• Excellent
  written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate to a
  variety of audiences, including the media, the public, government
  officials, NGOs, Right To Play’s affiliates, and others.
• Good
  knowledge of the NGO, media, and political environment in the region.
• Previous
  experience in media relations.
• Prior
  experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Editing/proofreading.
• Strong
  people and facilitation skills.
• Creative
  and able to work well under pressure.
• Ability
  to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrable
  experience in policy/ networking, and poverty reduction strategies and a
  commitment to gender equity.
• An
  interest in human rights and social change issues.
• Experience
  social media strategy and execution.
• Experience
  with photography, and videography.
• Fluency
  in Portuguese language
• A
  team player who works well in a multi-cultural environment communicates
  readily and shares learning with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries and
  officials.
• An
  outgoing person who is skilled at building and maintaining relationships.
• A
  sound commitment to development issues and an ability and aptitude to
  learn quickly.
• Prepared
  to undertake extensive travel in the region and sometimes at short notice.
• Confidence
  to work alone but to judge when help is needed or there is an opportunity
  to share learning.
• Able
  to work in a busy environment and under intense pressure.
• Able
  to manage heavy workload reporting to multiple audiences.
• Familiarity
  and interest in sports and Sport for Development, and Play Based Learning

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