Communication Specialist (m/f)

Duties

• Provide communication related services to improve Canadian visibility to both Mozambican and Canadian public. These technical services will be undertaken by providing strategic advices, gathering content from the field, providing training and coaching, proposing and coordinating public relations-related events, and producing other communication products. The following provides a range of potential deliverables. The planning and timelines for these deliverables will be validated through a work plan, which will be reviewed every month or more frequently if required

Requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or a relevant related field of study from a recognized university. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Tree years of related public relations, public outreach or communications for development experience
• Demonstrated experience producing and editing written products such as social media messages, news/blog articles, reports, fact sheets, speeches, success stories, and press releases; Expertise in using social media and other media platforms including drafting messages for Twitter, Facebook, etc.
• Demonstrated experience producing and editing short videos for social media purposes
• Creativity, whether in writing, coming up with a new approach to an old idea, or finding a way to attract new audiences
• Ability to follow trends related to communication and marketing
• Sound judgment and ability to give relevant opinions and recommendations
• Ability to synthesize and develop high quality knowledge products from diverse programmatic materials and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong working and organizational boundaries with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel as needed throughout Mozambique
• Ability to archive information such as for the photo and video library
• Ability to work well independently with little supervision, as well as within a team
• Mastery of ICT tools and basic computer software such as Microsoft Office, email and other social media tools
• Excellent Portuguese communication proficiency and writing skills for a variety of audiences and purposes
• Superior English communication proficiency and writing skills for a variety of audiences and purposes
• Proficiency in French
• Knowledge of GAC policies and procedures

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Mozambique
• Candidates who recognize themselves in this profile are invited to request the full Terms of Reference from: lidia.costa@consultoreshodi.com

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Lidia.costa@consultoreshodi.com with the Subject line “Communication Specialist”