Communications Officer At African Population And Health Research Center

Job Summary
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field;
5 years of post-qualification work experience in communications and public relations in an international organization;
Knowledge of graphic design and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites;
Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing;
Proficiency in MS Office, content management systems and social media platforms;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written;
Proficiency in French will be an advantage.

Responsibilities
Advocacy, Research and Knowledge Management
Maintain institutional contacts with civil society sub-grantees;
Develop and design policy briefs, fact sheets and other advocacy collateral in cooperation with IAI’s network of civil society;
Follow immunization policy discussions and political priorities whilst sharing the information with the IAI network;
Research on innovative methods to monitor policy influence and keep track of progress made by the country networks through their advocacy efforts;
Coordinate meetings and workshops for civil society and other relevant stakeholders at regional level; and
Organize and facilitate events- training workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Communications
Ensure consistency of IAI’s communication tools in accordance with the branding guidelines and national advocacy strategies. These include the website, publications and newsletters;
Coordinate input and develop content for the IAI webpage in collaboration with civil society organizations;
Develop and manage a quarterly IAI newsletter to partners and publications;
Update internal staff on project activities through the weekly bulletin; and
Manage media relations- drafting media articles, interviews and facilitating media visits.

Records
Maintain appropriate records-electronic and paper- on IAI activities; and
Conduct monitoring and impact evaluation of advocacy and communications activities.