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Communications Officer
GIZ

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

GIZ assists the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. GIZ offers demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development worldwide. Our actions are guided by the principles of sustainability. We advocate for human rights, equal opportunities and integrity, and we promote market-oriented, ecological and social economic development.

 


 Supervisor: Head of information management
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Closing Date: 31 Jan 2021

 
 Background:

Employment Initiative Khartoum (EIK): Prospects for the future of Refugees and the Local Community

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Delegation of the European Union, GIZ implements the Employment Initiative in Khartoum. EIKaims to improve the employment prospects for refugees and the local population and thus contribute to the sustainable development of Sudan. To this end, measures for vocational qualification and employment promotion are being implemented and information is made accessible to the target group. The offers are directed both at the local population and at refugees and internally displaced persons in Khartoum.

GIZ Sudan/ EIK is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:

Communications Officer in Khartoum

The position is Khartoum-based.As a communications officer for the German Employment Initiative Khartoum, you will report to the head of information management

 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Draft concepts for communications and media channels to reach the strategic goal of promoting employment and entrepreneurship in Khartoum through a dedicated website and app aimed at local communities and refugees
  • Contribute to the messaging and other marketing and communications plans, as well as identify and position key issues and messaging for the programme
  • Develop information architecture together with digital platform officer, with copy and texts for the website and app
  • Write, edit and translate articles, social media posts, press releases, programme descriptions for various communication and social media channels
  • Supervise consistency of corporate design for publications by the German Employment Initiative Khartoum
  • Manage design and production of different kinds of assets, e.g. flyers, fact sheets, brochures, etc.
  • Consult partners on corporate design and logo usage
  • Liaise with external service providers (printing companies, graphic designers etc.) and manage contracts with suppliers and contractors
  • Media relationswith national media
  • Quantitative and qualitative monthly monitoring and review of media reports on the programme in national media
  • Event management for promotional events for the programme, based on key issues and narratives

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • At least five years of work experience in a similar position
  • University degree in communication, marketing, business administration or related field, min. B.A, advanceddegreepreferred
  • Versed in copy with published and proven samples and work experience in the field of development and aid
  • Excellent network of media contacts in Khartoum and knowledge of monitoring tools for press reviews
  • Able to write and edit ready-to-use copy and texts with the target group and media channels in mind  
  • Graphic design, photography and photo editing skills
  • Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and efficiently in an organised, professional manner
  • Customer and service oriented and skilled in consulting on compliance with corporate guidelines for graphics and copy
  • Flexibility, self-initiative and creative thinking in developing procedures and instruments
  • Ready to take over responsibility for tasks assigned and carry them out and report on results independently
  • Good team worker, player and communicator and can coordinate suppliers and contractors effectively
  • Ability to work professionally in an international context according to international standards
  • Fluent in Arabic and English (both in speaking and writing)
  • Working knowledge of German an asset

To submit your application, send your CV and cover letter in English to:

If you are interested in the position, please submit your CV and Cover letter through Sudanjob.net

 


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  • In English CV
  • Motivation letter

 

 

 








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