Communications Officers
Job Description
Are you a creative seeking
a collaborative space where your ideas are heard and valued? A storyteller, content and multimedia creator or
in media relations? Join us in our drive to shape the Pan – African economic
narrative. We are looking for three highly
creative, dynamic Communications Officers to join our progressive communications
team and boost our advocacy agenda.
Our client, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA)is a pan-African organisation and member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. We advocate for pro-poor taxation systems and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilisation. TJNA aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and those that aggravate and perpetuate inequality.Through policy influencing, it enables citizens and institutions to seek fair tax systems.
Location:Flexible, with frequent travel to Nairobi,
Kenya office and some related work assignments
Line Manager:Communications Manager
Start Date:Immediately
Contract Duration: Two
years, renewable
Contract Basis: All
roles are full – time. Part–Time basis option available for Digital
and Multimedia Support role.
About the Communications
Officer roles
We are seeking three incredibly talented, skilled and self-driven
individuals to fill our Communications Officers positions in the following
communications roles:
- Communications Officer (Content and Media Relations): Write
and disseminate TJNA publicity material, build and maintain relationships
with leading media.
- Communications Officer (Digital
and Multimedia): Develop, propose and
implement plans to build engagement, visibility and following across
TJNA’s digital channels.
- Communications
Officer (Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach): Drive and develop creative ideas for
strategic stakeholder engagement to advance wider tax justice outreach
including event management and marketing communications.
Each Communications Officer plays a key role in the implementation
and success of TJNA’s communications strategy, advancing TJNA’s visibility and advocacy agenda. As a Communications Officer, you will work
collaboratively across TJNA’s departments, with member organizations and
relevant stakeholders in support of our advocacy objectives as outlined in our
2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan.
For a more detailed
overview of each role and its requirements, click here to view
the specific roles.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree required; graduate-level training and/or degree(s) in
Communications, Media, Creative Arts or Journalism. Postgraduate courses
and/or Masters is an added advantage.
Core Skills and Experience
For each role’s specific
requirements, click to see the respective roles.
Benefits
What TJNA Can Offer:
Be a part of a small, dedicated team who we are
connected by our passionate cause. TJNA uphold a high work ethic that fosters team spirit while supporting innovation, creativity and continuous learning and growth of
their team members. In addition to a great culture and a collaborative team
environment:
- Competitive Gross Salary USD 1,863 -USD 2,189 per
month (based on skills and qualifications).
- Medical
Insurance and Pension.
- A
platform to collaborate, bring in new ideas as you set your own
professional footprint in an organization with an international reach.
- Opportunity
to work in a specialised niche, engage and work with different partners,
and be part of a wider Pan- African network.
- Work
environment that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Flexible
working arrangement focused on delivery.
How to Apply:
Do any of the role’s match
your profile? Qualified and interested candidates can submit their application
by clicking on the ” I’m Interested’‘ button
below. Closing: Nov 20th, 2022 12pm EAT. Due to the anticipated
number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. To
learn more about TJNA visit https://taxjusticeafrica.net/
TJNA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud
to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees &
qualified applicants. All employment decisions are based on our organization
needs without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. TJNA
complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
