Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or related field;

·         Minimum 2 – 5 years of relevant experience in a communicating or content creating role;

·         Knowledge and familiarity with desktop publishing software (InDesign / Photoshop or any other) and web publications;

·         Excellent verbal, written and editing skills in the English language, including idioms and current trends in slang and expressions;

·         Proven work experience as a content writer with a portfolio of published articles/posts;

·         Proficiency with content management systems (e.g. WordPress), and writing programmes, such as Google Docs, MS Word, Excel, Outlook,         Powerpoint, and social media platforms;

·         Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision whilst meeting deadlines;

·         Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with colleagues, and management;

·         Ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously;

·         Good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary;

Skills / Qualifications:   

·         Communications Officer job description should include these common skills and qualifications:

·         Minimum Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or relevant field;

·         Analytical content creative and innovative thinker;

·         Writer with excellent writing skills

·         Observational  and interpersonal skills

·         Blogging

·         Believes in teamwork