Communication Officer – Mogadishu, Somalia

Terms of Reference – Communications Officer

Position: Communication Officer
Reports To: Communications Specialist

Communications Officer is responsible for to coordinating Corporate Communications related activities including, Public relations, digital communications, internal communications, sponsorships, events, brand and reputation management.

SHAQODOON

Shaqodoon is a local NGO founded in 2011 to create innovative and long-lasting solutions to Somalia/land’s youth employment challenges. The NGO is the upshot of the former EDC Somali livelihood project funded by USAID that provided youth in Somaliland, Puntland and South-Central Somalia with greater opportunities to access to work, training, internships, and self-employment opportunities. The organization designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the local community’s most urgent challenges in livelihood skill training, education, and health.

Shaqodoon is a national platform whose goal is to prioritize youth employment and education on the development agenda and to exchange knowledge on effective policies and programs to improve employment and education opportunities for youth, prioritizing at-risk youth, marginalized groups, and people who have lost hope and are thus often jailed for local crimes.  Shaqodoon Organization is a service provider dedicated to skill development, employment services, youth entrepreneurship, private sector business development, and technology for development. Shaqodoon makes use of participatory methods to ensure youth participate in delivering its services.

Shaqodoon organization is seeking an experienced, passionate, and hardworking communication specialist to join our team. He/She will support our internal and external communication and community engagement strategy execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting press releases and responding to media inquiries about the organization
• Arranging speaking engagements for the organization’s leadership and maintaining contacts within the
• writing marketing materials or coordinating promotional events
• Media monitoring and maintaining relations with a specific entity like the press, the government, consumers or interest groups representing the NGO sector
• Event management and other stakeholder sensitization programs to deepen NGO sector knowledge
• Assist in managing Digital & Media Relations including information sharing and invitations for organization events.
• Plan and execute communication campaigns, ensuring timely and effective communication to target audiences.
• Provide communication support to the organization’s programs, fundraising initiatives, and advocacy activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication within the organization.
• Organize internal newsletters, announcements, and other communication tools to keep staff informed and motivated.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for various communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, reports, blog posts, website content, and social media updates.
• Ensure that all content is accurate, clear, and consistent with the organization’s tone and brand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers.
• Respond to media inquiries and facilitate interviews with key staff members or beneficiaries.
• Support advocacy campaigns through communication tools to raise awareness about issues that align with the NGO’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• At least 3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or media relations, preferably in the NGO sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Somali
• Strong proficiency in website management, content creation, and digital marketing.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit their CV, and cover letter by December 10^th, 2024. Applications should be sent to jobs@shaqodoon.org.

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