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The communications specialist will work closely with the Senior Communications Manager and the Chief of Party in ensuring the USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance-funded EMERGE project brand and visibility is strengthened both internally (across the World Vision Partnership) and externally primarily to the donor and other key stakeholders such as government, the public, partners and media, throughout the lifecycle of the project. The position will ensure donor visibility, branding and communications requirements are met and that the impact of the project is brought to life through compelling and evidence-based storytelling. Furthermore, the role will ensure that the EMERGE project is amplified through the different social and digital platforms. The role will therefore ensure that the right communications and marketing resources are sought developed and distributed to the relevant audiences. He or she will closely work with Senior Communications Manager and the Chief of Party, including technical leads to create and package knowledge and visibility products and support project internal and public events. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

 Content production and distribution of the project for donor and internal stakeholders’ engagement; that ensures visibility throughout the life cycle of the project, right and consistent application of donor’s, World Vision’s and partners branding guidelines, and builds World Vision’s trust with the donor and relevant audiences 

    Gather, package and disseminate high-quality content that demonstrates the project’s evidence of impact. Content will include: raw, edited and multimedia video content, social media and documentary style videos, photos and captions, written stories for website, donor reports and other digital and for print publications

    Work with other programme units to generate stories or any other impactful content, and support the review/edit/and proofreading of these stories for use. 

    During emergencies, respond with speed and urgency to produce and disseminate relevant content that ensure the donor and the World Vision Support Office (World Vision US) is informed in a timely manner     
    High-quality stories, photos, videos and captions are collected and distributed proactively to the donor  
    High-value content is leveraged across different platforms
    High-quality, impact-led content is produced in a timely manner and uploaded in the right manner and properly on World Vision’s approved internal platforms such as StoryHub
    Weekly submission of content for social media posting 

 Brand management, reputation and project visibility 

    Lead the project team in developing a communications plan, mapping out key communications, branding and visibility activities for the lifecycle of the project – including guide and support in the implementation of donor branding and visibility guidelines they are adhered to
    Coordinate and support the production of project visibility materials such as banners, posters, information, education and communication (IEC) materials, fact sheets and profiles and ensure they are updated regularly 
    Initiate and oversee the production of milestone publications and video documentaries for project milestone or key moments such as start-up workshops, presentations, closeout, annual reflections 
    Proactively monitor the context for emerging issues, trends, risks including online platforms for any reputational risks related issues and provide flash reports to the Senior Communications Manager and Chief of Party 
    Ensure the donor and World Vision’s reputation is promoted and protected through effectively managed internal and external communications 
    Support staff in the project in reviewing presentation materials for brand and message-alignment 
    Ensure all communications adhere to Child and Adult safeguarding protocols before distribution 
    Actively participate in partner meetings as needed ensuring visibility of the project          Digital and print publications are on-brand and of high-quality 

    All communications and branded materials are up-to-date with the approved brand guidelines 

    Branding and visibility materials are produced in a timely manner and they adhere to donor and World Vision standards 

    Graphic and creative design of banners, IEC materials, project briefs, communications report, infographics 

    Media engagement and visibility- coverage of milestone events, press release 

  Internal communications

    Support planning and organising of the project’s internal and external engagement events in particular regarding the production of branding, visibility and public engagement materials

    Work with teams to ensure the Donor’s, World Vision’s and partners’ brand and visibility guidelines are followed and aligned in all communications

    Day-to-day submission of content for World Vision Somalia’s and donor social media and digital platforms 

    Submit periodic reports/analytics to Senior Communications Manager and Chief of Party 

    Providing ongoing support to the project and Program Development Unit team for donor reports and presentations 

    Participate in the communications department and the project’s planning meetings to coordinate and give support as needed  

    Ongoing capacity building and guidance for project staff on key communications skills that 

    Ongoing capacity learning of the communications specialist on core communications skills available and offered across the organisation, the donor/project-related courses and also through guidance from supervisors 

    Any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time         All communication content is archived properly and a clear database maintained as good knowledge management

    Staff are supported in a timely manner to review stories for donor reports – including providing quality photos, captions and consent forms to accompany donor reports 

Experiences and Qualifications

    5 years or more of professional experience in media and communications in a multi-cultural, non-profit/humanitarian and development setting  
    Experience creating multimedia content for digital, social media platforms 
    Website and social media management experience 
    Experience in media, humanitarian and advocacy communications
    Demonstrated experience working in a media house particularly reporting, production & editorial or content production company is strongly desirable 
    Ability to use audio, photography and video equipment to produce compelling storytelling 
    Ability to do selfie videos or doing reporter/vlog style videos is an added advantage 
    Graphic design and writing are a strong advantage 
    Knowledge and understanding of the different social media platforms i.e., Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube- and their video formats 
    Evidence of technical skills in video, multimedia content and photos (shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a sample of their own production) 

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification  

     Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, Journalism, Media, Film/TV production, creative media production or related fields 
    Diploma in Graphic Arts or Multimedia production/web design from a recognised institution (desirable)
    Proficiency in MS Office applications, video editing applications such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Suite applications (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe InDesign and Illustrator)
    Professional certification in any of the technical desired skills will be an added advantage 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications  

    Must be fluent in both English and Somali (written and verbal) language
    Must have the ability to shoot and edit video content 
    A passionate storyteller with strong writing and photography skills 
    Experience in script writing and production 
    Digital photography, video documentary production/mastery of video production process
    Demonstrates creativity and innovation including in the use of latest digital communications equipment 
    Networking and interpersonal skills
    Knowledge of the humanitarian sector and Somalia context 
    Knowledge and experience of working with USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance- funded project is preferred
    Ability to work under pressure and meet very tight deadlines

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement    
Duty station: Baidoa, with frequent travel to Hudur and other locations as needed including head office- Mogadishu 

Skills Required

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