Media Officer

General objective To manage the media and communication strategy of the Disability Monitor; to ensure the flow of information about the Disability Monitor in social and mainstream media outlooks; to provide media support to the DM running activities.   Specific Objectives To assist in developing the media and communication strategy of the DM; To manage the media strategy for DM and ensure the implementation of its objectives; To organize DM events including press conference; To develop and manage the social media of DM and ensure the flow of information in it; To contribute to make the DM highly raised in through social and mainstream media (audio-visual and written media); To contribute in the preparation of the Disability Monitor newsletter To assist in the production of the documentary film; To manage the media tracking log; To manage the flow of information in the DM website and ensure regular updates of its content in close cooperation with DM staff; To develop the advocacy language of DM; To be responsible of the Data entry of the gathered complaint questionnaires.   Networking and Coordination To coordinate with CSOs media units, and prepare release of DM success stories, highlight story and change maker story; To provide media support to DM staff To update the media reporters that tackle disability issues; To seek linkages between DM and other LPHU running programs with the objectives of sharing resources for publication and dissemination;     Administration and Reporting Regularly report to the coordinator on all tasks completed and in process. Provide a monthly summary report of all activities conducted in the DM. To provide the DM Coordinator with all information necessary to develop the DM report. Position in the program The Media Officer works in a team of three and is line managed by the DM Coordinator. Ideal applicant Applicant will have a high level of awareness of media, minimum 2 years of experience working in media; have developed a media strategy; have some working experience with disability issues and possess a proven track record in implementing and coordinating small scale media projects.