Communication officer

Background

Human Development Concern (HDC) was established in 2005 as a local humanitarian organization dedicated in providing interventions through humanitarian and development initiatives in Somalia.

HDC is supports and implements HEALTH, NUTRITION and WASH activities in Elwak, Baardheere, Burdhubo and Dolow districts in Gedo region.

HDC seeks a Communications Officer to develop and disseminate an overall communications strategy for Health, Nutrition and WASH Programs and advance the organization work in prioritized areas.

Position: Communication Officer (1 position),

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Duration: 12 Months

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Strategy:

• In consultation with the Executive director, develop and disseminate an overall communications strategy for the Health, Nutrition, Gender empowerment and WASH Programs and advance the organization work in prioritized areas. This plan should outline goals, campaigns and projects plus include defined audiences and success criteria, outreach plan, an editorial calendar for blogs/reports/multimedia pieces, story ideas/pitches both for print and social media.
• Management of communications contracts and budget spending alongside broader communications work and budgets
• Leading work in one or more categories of work
• Designing and monitoring polling on sensitive issues if required

Press/Media:

• Build and maintain strong media relationships
• successfully pitch stories in high profile media and promote content in social media
• Identify and create media opportunities to promote HDC, its work, priorities and grantees
• Produce and curate effective content and Run organizational Twitter account, Facebook page and Website.

Publications:

• Manage the production and deployment of reports of the organization and see it through from beginning to end – taking responsibility for media promotion

Trainings:

• Co-develop and conduct Communications trainings for program staffs
• May provide coaching to senior program teams on media engagement

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent experience/education; graduate degree preferred
• 2 -5 years of progressively responsible experience in a communications role, preferably related to public health
• Comprehensive, specialized knowledge in communications and media
• Demonstrated practical experience in press outreach and digital communications; strong understanding of social media
• Background and an interest in global issues related to health and human rights
• Substantial knowledge of organizational and project management
• Ability to build and maintain strong, trusting internal relationships within team and across programs, departmental units, and levels
• The communications officer works with minimal supervision, and solves problems independently or collaboratively as needed

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise.

We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues across the HDC, and we welcome and actively seek applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.