Terms of Reference – Communication Officer

We invite experienced and talented individuals to fill the Communication officer position to be based in Hargeisa with substantive travel to project sites across Somaliland, Puntland, and South & Central Somalia. This assignment will be for twelve (12) months.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Communications Officer will work closely with projects to assist, build, and support program communication needs. The incumbent will be responsible for enhancing Shaqodoon Organization's Somalia/Somaliland project's visibility with its donor, beneficiaries, partners, and the public by generating project success stories and other visibility documents. The successful candidate should demonstrate prior experience in multimedia, i.e., video filming and editing, graphic design, and photography.

Key responsibilities

1. Work in collaboration with the Shaqodoon Senior Managers and Regional Coordinators to manage publicity and media activities, including handling event, enquires, and community and organizational requests for promotional involvement.
2. Working in collaboration with relevant staff to create and implement promotional strategies to generate participation and engagement in promotional events.
3. Contributes to the design and content of print publications, social media channels, original content, and other outlets that help Shaqodoon Organization engage with relevant communities and supporters.
4. Collaborates with Shaqodoon Organization program team members to understand and support Shaqodoon Organization programs.
5. Lead on the translation of material from English to Somali and vice versa
6. Support in developing and maintaining media relations of the organization.
7. Creates field communications and outreach plans in coordination with key field staff.
8. Draft the production of high-quality communications products such as reports, photos, fact sheets, social media content, video and audio, and blogs for internal and external use.
9. Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications.
10. Leads in the drafting of case studies successes, stories, and lessons learned.
11. Supports in creating and implement an integrated and innovative communications strategy that supports Shaqodoon Somalia/ Somaliland evolving goals.
12. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
13. Writing annual reports and continuously updating the organizational profile and the one-pager.
14. Updating and implementing organizational branding and visibility policy
15. Develop organizational communication strategies
16. Use and promote Shaqodoon in-house technology for effective communication with our beneficiaries and to enhance our programmes.

1. Degree in Journalism, communications, or related degree
2. Prior experience working in communications on humanitarian or development issues, with experience in successfully supporting the development and implementation of communication and campaign strategies.
3. Website updating and prior experience with Web editing tools.
4. Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali.
5. Experience with professional DSLR cameras, lenses, and lighting, including.
6. Ability to use different video and photo editing software.
7. Experience in collecting and producing communication products, such as case studies and photo stories.
8. Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
9. Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks, and responsibilities.
10. Pay attention to detail.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide samples of previous work done.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and updated CV with three professional references and their contact details on June 15th, 2022, via this email

address: [email protected]. Indicate the title of the position in the subject of your email " Communication Officer." Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position."

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