Grant Facilitator - Communication

Job Description:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Nkuriza Project and WVIB management , WV National Office , to develop and implement an effective communication strategy based on the project and donor requirements;
• Document project’s best practices/innovations and share theme with relevant stakeholders (Conduct field visits for marketing and content gathering);
• Develop regular project newsletter highlighting significant changes / impact / life stories and lessons and share with managers on quarterly basis;
• Monitor the development and the implementation of the communication plan and make recommendations to relevant staff;
• Ensure compliance with donor/WVI branding policies and coordinate communication events as required.
• Provide support in development and implementation of communication strategy as well as flow of tools.;
• Work with Manager to maintain the Audiovisual Production unit for World Vision ensuring efficient use and security of assets;
• Provide Videography and documentary support in terms of idea formulation, conceptualization and production;
• Review reports and provide quality and timely feedback and hands on support.;
• Ensure that all work done in the audiovisual domain is recorded and billed. Keep an updated record and status of audiovisual assets and manage (store, update & disseminate) video resources for WV Burundi.
   

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experienc

• Qualification required: BA in journalism, communications or public relations, Public health.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in journalism, public relations, marketing or Communications public health.

Technical skills:

• Excellent communication skills in English, French and Kirundi (written and verbal).
• Excellent writing skills, with photographic and video skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, the media, the Government, donors and other partners
• Ability to generate and maintain effective networks with the media and other partners
• Demonstrated ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines.
• An energetic, analytical and self-starting approach to projects that involve significant responsibility.
• General experience in project management, with specific experience in the production of diverse and creative communications projects including publications, multi-media, websites/pages, photo and video reports
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills.
• Able to travel and work in the field as an essential function of the position.
• High level of confidence and confidentiality