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Communications Officer: local NGO
Deadline: 21 December 2011

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the position of Communications Officer that has arisen within a local NGO. The position is for contract period of eight (8) months.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Organize meetings and workshops

Documentation of meetings and workshops

Facilitating community based planning meetings

Formulating Strategies for internal and external communication including management of the organization website

Develop instruments of communication needed to attain the objectives of the organization

Establish rapport with the relevant media organizations

Design and facilitate the production of the quarterly newsletter

Facilitating the production of the annual reports

Arranging for the organisation’s participation at various exhibitions

Any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by the Supervisor

Qualifications and experience

Degree in Journalism or related field

Computer skills including management of website

Holder of a clean class four driving license

Hands on experience in advocacy, lobby and production of IEC materials including news letter for at least three years

Personal attributes

Good oral and written communication skills at all levels

Fluent in Shona and English

A goal getter

A self-starter

Ability to work under minimum supervision

Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources and Administration Officer Farm Community Trust of Zimbabwe, 9A William Gale Close, Marlborough, Harare by not later than Tuesday 21 December 2011.

Or email matenda [at] fctz [dot] org [dot] zw

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