Beacon of Hope (BOH) is a registered faith based and community non-governmental organization with a vision to be a model of excellence in holistic community transformation with a mission to catalyze sustainable transformation by uplifting the spiritual, physical, economic and social well-being of marginalized and vulnerable individuals, families and communities. The Tumikia Mtoto Project works towards promoting access to health and social services for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), and their families as a continuum of care, protection, and capacity building for self-reliance.
We are seeking a vibrant and
experienced Communications Officer to join our team. The
Communications Officer will be responsible for leading the procurement process,
ensuring that the organization has the necessary supplies and equipment to
carry out its operations. The role involves identifying and evaluating
suppliers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring the quality of goods and services
delivered.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Align and execute a communications strategy for the
Tumikia Mtoto project that delivers on the program’s priorities, in close
coordination with BOH Communication Officer and BOH Tumikia Mtoto OVC &
DREAMS leadership
Produce material including blogs, human interest
stories, videos, case studies, summary reports, and stories of change oriented
towards advancing impact of the project
Travel to the field to train and coordinate the OVC
& DREAMS field teams to gather weekly content that elevates the project’s
impact, then write and produce stories of change that can be shared via social
media and with donors
As part of the BOH Communication team and in
collaboration with the OVC & DREAMS Leadership team identify material
suitable for donor engagement, donor visits and high-profile missions
Raise the visibility of BOH Tumikia Mtoto Project by
capturing and communicating evidence and/or program impact, that speaks to a
variety of stakeholders
In collaboration with the project team, produce
engaging and high-quality learning products from project monitoring data, best
practices, project evaluations and learnings
Support in development of abstract documents for
learnings to external forums and networks
Support the celebration of days and weeks that mark
key in order to promote, through awareness and action, the objectives of the
Tumikia Mtoto Project
QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Communications, Public Relations or Mass
Communication
Minimum four (4) year’s professional experience in
development sector specializing in communications, public relations, or a
similar field
Demonstrable experience in writing engaging print
and digital content for programmatic knowledge, learning or evidence
Competent in digital communications and working with
digital platforms and devices
Competent in basic graphics designs; Adobe Suit is
desired and photography skills preferred
Strong team player with an interest in co-creating
engaging content
Must be a self-starter with proven analytical,
problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
Understanding of knowledge exchange and impact
approaches such as networking, engagement activities, communication to
professionals and the public
Applicants should submit their
cover letter indicating their current and expected remuneration and resume
to humanresources@beaconafrica.org and
cc. info@beaconafrica.org by Monday 5th June 2023. We
thank all applicants for their interest in this position, please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
Beacon of Hope is an
equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and
inclusive workplace and are committed to safeguarding children from abuse.
