Communications Officer Needed at AFENET

The African Field Epidemiology Network-AFENET seeks the services of the following individuals


Job Title: Communication Officer
Location
Abuja
Job Field
Media, Advertising, Branding
Responsibilities
Source and draft original online content for the Program/project website, print publications and media outlets.
In-charge ofthe communications function between the Program and relations with the outside world
Manage the outgoing information linked to the organization and in charge of marketing the program
Update the intra net with new content
Prepare daily news briefs on issues in the health sector and program achievements
Update and manage contact database of Program partners, stakeholders and associates
Manage the program/project mini-library
Support speech writing through research on related subject
Foster positive relationships between program and media
Support generation of new ideas in the Public Affairs office
Assess the overall organisation and content of the material to determine its suitability for the intended
audience, medium, market and purpose.
Select, create or secure appropriate visual elements e.g. images, sidebars, headings, video clips if necessary, in keeping with the requirements and constraints of the publication e.g. budget, schedule, format, medium. Determine the appropriate content and length of captions.
Identify, create, or secure appropriate supplementary and referencing material e.g. glossaries, endnotes, web menu items, hyperlinks.
Communicate clearly and diplomatically with the author or project supervisor to confirm structure, request clarification of content, and propose or negotiate broad editorial changes.
Offer overall support to the program as shall be assigned by the supervisor from time to time in the best interest olthe organization.

Qualification
A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public relations or relevant qualifications
Experience of 3 years in the same field with a reputable organization
Prior service in Public Health related service is of added advantage.



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