JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: SEASONAL PROJECTS/COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMS
REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR
NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The post is responsible for developing and implementing the communications and media plan of Mercy USA to optimize the impact of the programs. The Position will also monitor the seasonal and emergency projects; keeping the strategic focus of the Regional Office; and building the profile of Mercy USA in external settings, ensuring that the organization’s experience and expertise are well communicated and consistently presented.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely and under the supervision with our HQ (Director of Communications )
Be responsible for utilization of communication aids, tools at field level, monitor the impact level and design the changes as per progress of the project implementation
Support Program Managers in producing and distributing high quality communications materials (brochures, leaflets, etc.), as needed
Advocate for emergency programs such as floods, disease outbreaks, refugee projects
Prepare assessments for all emergency and seasonal projects for the East Africa
Support logistics and finance departments by providing all supporting documentations for seasonal and emergency projects according to departmental policy/requirements.
Monitor all seasonal projects and ensure good documentation on the same
Coordinate with other technical departments to ensure a common approach, synergy and sharing of information
Support all sectors (WASH, Nutrition, Health, livelihood and seasonal/emergency) in the development and editing of success stories
Support all sectors (WASH, Nutrition, Health, livelihood and seasonal/emergency) in documentation of program activities including activity pictures, interview questionnaires and video clips.
Represent MERCY-USA externally and collaborate/coordinate with local authorities, counterparts, partners and stakeholders;- For emergency and seasonal projects
Guide the photography team on how to take excellent quality pictures
Review all photographs and documentation and share with team including HQ in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL DESIRED
Academic
Degree in Communications or an equivalent
Professional qualification will be an added advantage
Experience
2-3 years in similar position
Experience in Public Relations
Experience working in Somalia
Experience working with budgets, including managing financial outlays and expenditures
Work related skills
Excellent Writing and Editing skills
Strong knowledge of the programme management cycle, and related process and structures for quality programme management
Good organizational skills
Good time management skills
Strong communication skills, including ability to lead and manage remote
Ability to work in harsh conditions
Strategic thinking
Aggressive and Result Oriented
Able to set targets and meet own targets on a monthly basis and follow up targets of reporting colleagues
Able to meet deadlines
Knowledge of local Language- Somali
Able to identify programme challenges and plan and communicate alternatives for smooth programme implementation
Personal attributes
Ability to work under pressure
Trustworthy
Team player
Responsiveness
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong customer relation skills
Integrity
This job description is meant to be only a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. The jobholder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
The jobholder is expected to perform in a manner consistent with the values and philosophy of
“Mercy USA for Aid and Development”
The incumbents should send their cover letters and CV’s to mkikuvi@mercyusa.org. The closing date for the above position will be 4th December 2015, the position will be based in Somalia.