Project Assistant - Communications at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Job Description

To enhance communication activities for the LISTEN project and SNV as a whole, we seek an all-rounded person to support communication activities (including use of social media), photography, videography, and knowledge management activities.

More specifically, the incumbent is expected to adhere to SNV brand guidelines alongside certain donor specific requirements while undertaking the following specific activities:

• Facilitate online outreach and social media promotions, including drafting posts for different social sites, monitor social media for specific trending topics and identify suitable action for the project.
• Collaborate with both the technical and the communications teams to develop and design concepts and social media campaigns.
• Develop, manage and regular updating of the photography database; ensuring photos are correctly captioned and the correct consent forms identified as per the EU GDPR guidelines on participant’s consent and right to personal data protection
• Facilitate the preparation and delivery of the internal and external project reports as per the SNV brand in addition to project communication updates. Including the development of videos / documentaries.
• Monitor marketing communications activities and align the project to the same.
• Facilitate or coordinate the design of online and print materials for projects using design software; InDesign, Illustrator, Canva etc.
• Coordinate publicity of project activities through the media, including through local radio programs for learning and advocacy
• Support in capturing and writing success stories / stories of change for project beneficiaries, while highlighting the SNV products
• Support communication team in any other communication-related requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, communications, public relations or related field
• Three-years’ experience in a development organisation with a focus on communication activities is a plus
• Mastery of English language (verbal and written)
• Good proofreading and writing skills
• Extensive knowledge of social media
• Basic graphic design knowledge including use on InDesign, Canva etc
• Creative, solutions-oriented and a real team player.
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Willing to learn new things or take direction and comes up with new ideas or solutions on how to improve the team