Digital Communication Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Communications, Computer - General, Media
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $500 - $800 Based on Experience
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and develop training materials on applicable digital tools and technologies and their effective utilization (e.g., Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, YouTube, content creation, video filming and editing) based on training needs assessments.
- Deliver Training of Trainers (ToT) on digital tools, technologies, and platforms to the project technical consortium (AVSF–CACA–READA), and support them in providing training to AC, ACU, and FO leaders and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing technical support and mentoring to ACs, ACUs, and FOs to strengthen their capacity to promote their organizations and members’ products.
- Develop and implement a clear digital communication strategy, guidelines, and tools, and produce accessible materials such as technical guides, messages, and videos for AC, ACU, and FO staff and leaders.
- Organize experience-sharing workshops and learning events among ACs, ACUs, FOs, and stakeholders.
- Establish digital feedback mechanisms and manage appropriate digital tools and platforms to collect, store, organize, and share project achievements, lessons learned, and best practices for effective knowledge management and dissemination.
- Coordinate with project teams, partners, and external service providers on digital communication initiatives, including project videos, publications, and Facebook content development and posting.
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual narrative reports for internal use and donors.
- Performing other related tasks (to be detailed in a Job Description).
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
- French - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Information Technology, Digital Media, Development Studies, or related fields as a minimum
Work History:
- At least experience in digital communication, data-sharing platforms, information systems, knowledge management, or related areas for 3 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of digital communication tools (social media, cloud platforms, etc.) and basic skills in graphic design, video editing, and content creation.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in English and/or French.
- Basic understanding of producer groups, ACs and ACUs, and their business activities.
- Proficient in relevant Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
- Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, rural communities.
Soft Skills
- Excellent collaboration capabilities and capacity to work productively in teams.
- Good facilitation and communication skills.
- Able to work independently in the rural area.
