Main objective of the role:
The Communication and Brand Coordinator works under the guidance and supervision of the Regional Hub Director and the Communication and Marketing Director. This position incumbent works in close coordination and consultation with CBM staff, advisers, partners and Disabled people’s organizations (DPOs). The position incumbent will also ensure that communications, social marketing, and advocacy plans and strategies are well developed and implemented in order to : raise CBM’s profile as a Disability Inclusive Development Organisation, contribute towards establishing and maintaining strategic alliances, and raise awareness and generate support the CBM’s cause among the public and relevant stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who will
- Develop and deliver the regional media campaign to meet organisational priorities;
- Provide strategic and managerial support to supervisors in areas such as : planning, administration, networking and capacity building to regional communications efforts;
- Write presentation documents and press releases and ensuring CBM-AFWC structures feeding quality and timely information into CBMnet;
- Participate in CBM’s forums/Webinar Sessions;
- Assist the RHD in monitoring media crisis and providing information Organizational Crisis Responses Team;
- Monitor market competion developments and derivation, and coordinate further measures and propose relevant follow up pratice to management’s assessment;
- Maintain and facilitate quality service through implementation of CBM’s standards in terms of: branding, messaging, communication standards and materials;
- Collaborate in various online activities (social,media, website, etc.);
- Ensure that visibility and brand of CBM AFWC is enhanced by stringent communication;
- Encourage a positive team-focused working environment by setting standards for good comunication and ensure staff behavior is in line with CBM’s core values;
- Coordinate AFWC field structures’ reporting to internal and external parties.
We are looking for someone who has
- Master degree in development communication, mass communication, marketing or related discipline;
- Minimum 5-year experience within a development field and strong experience in effective media relations and ability and experience in establishing alliances with relevant institutions;
- Professional Knowledge, Personal Credibility and excellent representation and diplomacy skills;
- Professional experience in the conception and management of brand communication;
- Highly organised, flexibility and self-directed ability to outstanding and effective oral communication and writing skills;
- Ability to research, analyse data and provide recommendations;
- Working knowledge of printing and producing processes in accessible multi-media formats;
- Knowledge and understanding of disability inclusive development;
- English and French professional proficiency;
- Good knowledge of MS Office Package (particularly advanced computer science);
- Strong IT and Adobe Photoshop and other desktop publishing software skills;
- Experience with associations or NGOs is a plus;
- Ability and willingness to work long hours and to travel to security challenged areas as required
How to apply:
The future jobholder will adhere to CBM’s values and commit to CBM’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position. For further information about CBM’s inclusion policy, please visit www.cbm.org.
If you feel that this role would be a good opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter to: jobs-international@cbm.org & afw.jobs@cbm.org
This is a 2 years Fixed Term Contract, with possible extension. This position is local and based in Lomé, Togo. It is subject to local employment and immigration laws.