Communication Officer

KEY POSITION INFORMATION Job Title Communication Officer Reports To Project Director Location MEPI – LAA office Broumana   Main Tasks and Responsibilities 1.   Assist the project coordinator, director, and officer in the implementation of the project activities 2.   Organize and ensure ongoing exchange of information between al the partners, members, and program senior staff 3.   Collect and record member’s information and using specific formats and provides comprehensive data reports 4.   Monitor and communicate with MEPI LAA members on daily basis 5. Support translation of key documents, including press releases and speeches, to provide information to the media 6.   Prepare monthly and quarterly reports 7.   Assist in designing the needed forms, questionnaires, and other templates 8.   Understand and be able to explain to other work of MEPI LAA 9.   Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon and other duties assigned 10.   Write and disseminate press releases to local, regional and/or international media as appropriate. Support regional and support office media relations initiatives 11.   Monitor and communicate news media coverage of MEPI LAA  events with media 12.   Manage distribution lists key media contacts 13. Ensure Project implementation in compliance with MEPI LAA policies and procedures.     Qualifications Education University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public relations and other related fields. Essential Knowledge and Skills Familiarity with NGO work and donor relations Experience working on social media, communication and developing publications and community relations Good research and analytical skills Essential   Language Requirements Fluency in English Essential Experience 1 to 2 years of experience working in NGOs   Work Environment The Communication Officer will be working 100% on the project   Contract 8 months (Renewable) – Immediate availability    Salary Based on experience & MEPI LAA salary scale