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Communications and Outreach Assistant

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Contract Type

Description
Academic qualifications
A Degree in Communications, Journalism, or any other related discipline from a recognized

university is required.


Skills and competences

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills to work well with wide range of stakeholders

to elicit accurate information and expression of views on relevant issues;

• Strong coordination, facilitation, negotiation, networking, lobbying and advocacy

skills;

• At least 2 years proven experience in communications, preferably with an International

organization.

• Experience in Journalism and editorial work.

• Video editing, podcast production, and photography/videography

• Good writing skills.

• Good knowledge and experience in using computers.

• Ability to undertake research will be an advantage.

• Web design skills a distinct advantage.

• Proficiency in English, French, Kiswahili and Experience in Public relations will be a

major advantage.


Responsibilities
• Maintaining the ATPS website and uploading new content.
• Managing all ATPS social media platforms, including content planning and

engagement.

• Assisting in writing, editing, proof-reading and designing of all ATPS publications on

a timely basis including articles in international journals, ATPS publication series,

popular articles, book volumes, and publications in the fourth estate;

• Assisting in photography, videography, video editing, and producing the ATPS podcast.

• Collecting information and stories necessary for the publication of in-house newsletters

twice a year, news articles, bibliographies, brochures, program promotions, media

outreach, etc. on a timely basis;

• Assisting in the fundraising effort of the ATPS communications team through proposal

writing and bidding for contracts etc.;

• Assisting in running the ATPS Information Resource Centre;

• Working with consulting designers, editors and other suppliers to publish institutional

documents;

• Assisting in organizing media and public awareness events and campaigns and other

special events, such as the Scientific Revival Day for Africa;

• Preparing the ATPS promotional and advocacy materials;
• Maintaining contact with press, information professionals, communicating with
libraries and publishers for documents and information requested by ATPS staff;

• Assisting the team in media outreach and information dissemination-related activities

and supporting the implementation of relevant public events;

• Designing and implementing of advocacy and communications strategy plans;

• Assisting the team in undertaking research on topical issues as identified by the

Research, Training and Communications Leader; and

• Undertaking any other related duties as are assigned by the Supervisor


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