Communications Assistant

• The applicant must hold a Degree in Communication, Journalism or any other relevant field;
  
• At least two years of relevant working experience, preferably in an NGO environment.
  
• Previous work with persons with disabilities will be a plus.
  
• Excellent writing, editing and reporting skills
  
• Experience in website management
  
• A strong appreciation and use of different social media platforms
  
• Strong photography and videography skills
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
• High level of English, both written and verbal
  
• Detail-oriented and proactive
  
• ICT skills in Word, PowerPoint, Graphic Designs, Digital technology, using smartphones, etc.
  

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested individuals should send a motivation letter and CV as one PDF document/file (of maximum 5 pages, not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 via email to [email protected] – subject line is the job title e.g. “Communications Assistant”. Do not send academic documents – heavy files containing academic documents or submitted as images and or late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Letter must also include the details of 2 suitable referees who can comment on the candidate’s ability.

• The applicant must hold a Degree in Communication, Journalism or any other relevant field;
  
• At least two years of relevant working experience, preferably in an NGO environment.
  
• Previous work with persons with disabilities will be a plus.
  
• Excellent writing, editing and reporting skills
  
• Experience in website management
  
• A strong appreciation and use of different social media platforms
  
• Strong photography and videography skills
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
• High level of English, both written and verbal
  
• Detail-oriented and proactive
  
• ICT skills in Word, PowerPoint, Graphic Designs, Digital technology, using smartphones, etc.
  

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested individuals should send a motivation letter and CV as one PDF document/file (of maximum 5 pages, not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 via email to [email protected] – subject line is the job title e.g. “Communications Assistant”. Do not send academic documents – heavy files containing academic documents or submitted as images and or late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Letter must also include the details of 2 suitable referees who can comment on the candidate’s ability.

• Support the regular update of the MHU website;
  
• Support the management of all MHU social media platforms;
  
• Participate in the design, production and dissemination of MHU visibility materials;
  
• Support the production and publication of the MHU quarterly newsletter and or news articles;
  
• Document and disseminate success stories from MHU interventions;
  
• Contribute to collecting, editing and publishing of human-interest stories;
  
• Support knowledge sharing on mental health service provision in local, national and other relevant groups.