Communications Assistant

The Communication Assistant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Communications Officer and report to the same. S/He shall assist in developing and implementing the project’s communication-related materials, which includes preparing a wide range of written articles and materials, concept papers and presentations, social media, and audio/video for local and international audiences. Key responsibilities for this position include communication, branding, and promotion.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks; the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the GOJUST II Communications Officer, the responsibilities for this position  will be in the following areas: 

1. Communication Materials Development assistance

• Provide routine assistance in the development of communication materials (audio-visual, web and print) in consultation with project staff;

• Provide support in  improving the correct use of project brand on audio-visual, web and print content;

• Provide assistance in the development of presentations, news releases, and publications relevant to the organization of meetings and workshops; including minutes of the meeting, workshop reports, and briefings;

• Assist in the development of a common brand identity for GOJUST2  across all communication channels; 

• Support the development of video tutorials and other audio-video materials that are part of the overall communications strategy;

• Assist in preparing well-expressed, well-designed, and accurate articles with the help of effective concepts and approaches.

2. Content Management support 

• Continuous maintenance of the communication-related archive, document databases (share-drive and online) including OneUNOPS platform, ensuring that the content is accurate, relevant and up-to-date;

• Maintenance of GOJUST2 presence on social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and the GoJUST2 website;

• Continuous maintenance of the project photo archive and selection of appropriate graphics/images for inclusion with written content;

• Assist in the maintenance website of the project by ensuring that all published content is kept accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.

• Secondary school education is required;

• University Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in communications, journalism, media relations or relevant disciplines is an asset and may substitute some of the required years of experience. 

• Certification in communications and community engagement, along with reporting is desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in communication, community engagement, reporting and/or related fields in combination with a Secondary school education  is required

• Experience in communication, report writing, and community outreach activities is an asset.

• Experience in using computers and office software packages (MS Office, Google Suite) is required.

• Experience in using communications-related design applications (Adobe, Canva, etc), is an advantage.

• Experience in using digital communication tools, video, and photography is an asset.

• Experience in producing a diverse range of communications products including brochures, reports, slide decks, banners, videos, etc. is desirable.