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2012 Annual Conference and the 1st African SPM Conference
from 24/09/2012 to 29/09/2012
Kampala (Uganda)
The Africa Microfinance Network (AFMIN) will organize its 11th Annual Conference
and the 1st African SPM Conference in Kampala, Uganda, from September 24th to 29th, 2012
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Communications Officer
Posted : February 2, 2012 - Expires : February 7, 2012Job Description :
About the Organization:
Vision Fund is a child focused organization and committed to improve the lives of children in the developing world by offering small loans and other financial services to families living in poverty.
About the Job:
VisionFund is looking for Communications Officer to give guidance to VisionFund global centre, its MFIs and employees throughout World Vision. S/he will assist MFIs in managing their own communications and guide employees in seeing the bigger picture of VisionFund's strategic goals, and also help to engage stakeholders to support VisionFund's work. S/he will have to support the delivery of internal communications through a variety of channels, including our central newsletter VisionFund news and VisionFund e-bulletin, and contributing to World Vision's staff publications.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Imbed communications guidelines to all audiences, advise and update on current information and ensure alignment with new brand and identity;
- Where necessary, question and challenge in order to arrive at clear and integrated communications;
- Draft and edit VisionFund newsletter and e-bulletin;
- Provide story and photo selection, writing, editing, proof reading. Publish newsletter and manage translation and dissemination;
- Act as VisionFund point person for communication databases and follow up with global communicators regarding news stories;
- Organize virtual and live meetings for global communicators and World Vision partner meetings;
- Maintain basic press office admin such as circulating media coverage, industry news and maintaining journalist contact database;
- Prepare, guide and review written and visual material; briefings; announcements; Q and A and other communications products as needed and requested with the approval of line manager;
- Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned;
- Understand how functional communications fits with the overall staff engagement;
- Ensure appropriate strategic use of communications channels for use in an integrated way.
Qualifications:
- Experience in drafting press releases and statements;
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or a related client services field, or equivalent work experience;
- At least three years working in a related field in public relations, communications or marketing, preferably in a global and multicultural environment;
- Good networking experience and effective at working with others;
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills;
- Experience of global internal communications and /or change management is useful.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online at
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