Communications Assistant at Young Women Christian Association

Field of duties and responsibilities

Digital Engagement

• Consolidate information from the Global and National working groups to create a content calendar and content strategy.
• Create graphics, edit audio and video on an ad hoc basis to support the programmes and internal service departments.
• Assisting in management of YWCA’s external communications and advocacy initiatives
• Create and disseminate digital reports for relevant stakeholders as required.
• Keep an updated media contact list
• Updating new content, editing and posting on social media and website as required.
• Preparing templates for presentations and formatting reports.
• Help in the implementation of internal and external communications strategy.
• Initiating digital campaigns to support the programmes and advocacy initiatives of various projects.

Programme Support and Internal Communications:

• Identify the most effective media platforms to communicate different messaging and content.
• Assist the Programmes team in drafting, editing and proofreading of fact sheets, briefs, articles, press releases, op-eds, and other content.
• Design and develop creative communication and marketing products.
• Photograph and film events and document stories of change (for social media, donors, articles, etc.);
• Contribute to and strengthen fundraising proposals and project reports.
• Tracking and Monitoring of hashtags, analytics marketing trends, partner and donor trends.
• Ensure organizational milestones related to communications and marketing the Association are achieved on time and within budget.
• Update notice-boards periodically.

Media Relations:

• Develop and implement media strategy that advances YWCA’s visibility.
• Pitch stories to local community and other media networks and conduct recorded video/audio interviews.
• Coordinate responses to incoming media inquiries, review of press releases, and relevant news coverage monitoring.

General Functions:

• Assist with general administration in the IT & Communications department.
• Assist with general office tasks as may be assigned.

Job Specification and other Information Related to the Job

Level of Education / Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related from a recognized university. Above average knowledge of Social Media will be an added advantage

Other Competencies / abilities / skills required

• Graphic Design
• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Time Management
• Web Content Development
• Analytical
• Outstanding verbal and written communication Skills
• Strong attention to details

Relevant Job experience

• At least Two (2) years’ experience in communication and media related field. An NGO experience is desired.