Communication and Awareness Officer (Part-Time) 186 views

GOS-UNDP-GEF PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION SECTION

We Are Recruiting.

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT

Communication and Awareness Officer

In the Programme Development and Coordination Section within the Climate Change Department.

Duration: Part-time -1-year contract with a possibility for renewal depending on satisfactory performance.

Job Description

Job summary responsible for:

• Supporting online outreach and production of information materials for public outreach
• Development and delivery of the PDCS’s communications strategy for internal and external communications and outreach. This could include, but is not limited to, providing:

1. 1. Strategic advice on communications for PDCS’s
   2. Support for the development of new communication products, including an e-newsletter, corporate brochures, an update of the PDCS website articles, and other communications vehicles, including social media
   3. Support for social media campaigns
   4. Organise periodic internal media and communications-related training for PDCS and project partners;
   5. Organising the design, editing, and publishing of project publication for each ongoing project in close collaboration with project managers and partners;
   6. Develop and deliver a national awareness campaign to promote the projects under implementation, featuring TV commercials, radio and/or print advertising, and a key messaging brief for each project
   7. Oversee the PDCS page on the MACCE website technically and editorially, and coordinate the web presence of PDCS in line with the Ministry’s corporate media outreach policy.
   8. Manage the social media accounts and provide support to the PDCS in line with corporate social media policy;
   9. Draft and edit stories related to projects and lessons learned, brochures and fact sheets to inform various stakeholders on project progress and the work of the PDCS;
   10. Document the impact of PDCS and the project partners work through photography and videography;
   11. Create compelling graphic designs for PDCS communication materials.
   12. Develop a comprehensive media toolkit for the PDCS to effectively communicate and raise awareness at various functions, such as exhibitions.
   13. To measure the success of media activities conducted by the PDCS in raising awareness and engaging target audiences.

• Knowledge Management, Communications and Outreach

1. 1. Participate in workshops and meetings as required for project-related activities, and prepare outreach and information materials for dissemination.
   2. Contribute to the preparation of project briefs for workshops’ or meetings held locally or abroad as required in consultation with the respective  project managers and the Chief Programme Coordinator.
   3. Document lessons learned and best practices, covering concepts, strategies, and implementation approaches under the projects;
   4. Publish and disseminate in publications any significant studies undertaken under the projects to the wider community, both locally and internationally;
   5. Ensure a regular flow of information on ongoing project activities on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and website) with links to donors’ social media platforms;
   6. Support new communications partnerships and media alliances to enhance PDCS’s visibility;
   7. Build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
   8. Ensure that Donor logo and branding guidelines for respective projects are abided to at all times.

• Management of PDCS media/press relations 

1. 1. Draft media materials: press releases, media advisories, and media kits.
   2. Set up and take responsibility for sourcing, licensing, captioning, updating and storing new images for the PDCS image library.
   3. Establishing strong media relations and organising media events and campaigns related to PDCS operations;
   4. Overseeing media monitoring and reporting on PDCS activities and all projects under implementation.

Job Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Degree in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in communication, public relations, and journalism
• Experience in editing documents, reports, and publications
• Experience in storytelling, creating content for the web, brochures, and other communication materials
• Knowledge and understanding of social media and web platforms, with demonstrated experience generating engaging content,
• Graphic design skills and use of associated software packages (Photoshop or equivalent) is desired
• Experience of managing website content management systems and online reporting tools such as Google Analytics desired
• Experience working with the media nationally
• At least 5 years’ experience in conservation or sustainable development planning and management
• Organisational and planning skills and is exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; proven ability to be flexible in a team-oriented environment with diverse groups of people.
• Some experience with computerised database management software would be an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in French
• Fluent in Creole

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or candidates should forward the following documents to the Chief Programme Coordinator, Mrs. Cindy Clair. Head of the Programme Development and Coordination Section, 1^st Floor, House of Francis, Ile Du Port or send email on cpc@env.gov.sc and stacey.fred@env.gov.sc

• Covering letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Qualification certificates/References
• Copy of ID

Closing Date: Monday 17^th February 2025 at 4pm.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.