Communications Officer

Responsibilities:

Programs and Communications Support

• Document program activities and meetings by taking clear, organized notes.
• Develop and format PowerPoint presentations for both internal briefings and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for project-related materials, including organization and shipment.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing GCAF events and workshops.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure smooth program delivery.

Social Media Management

• Create and coordinate content for social media campaigns across platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and the GCAF blog.
• Develop engaging photo captions and posts to promote GCAF activities and events.

Report Writing

• Prepare reports after every session.
• Write project descriptions, corporate bios, and newsletters.
• Demonstrate proficiency in tools like MailChimp for e-newsletters and general email communications.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for meetings and events.

Photo, Video, and Graphic Design

• Edit and format photos and videos for web and social media.
• Perform basic photo, video, and audio editing.
• Design infographics to visually communicate key messages.

Media Relations

• Conduct interviews and prepare media reports on assigned subjects.
• Assist with drafting, editing, distributing press releases and media advisories.
• Coordinate media outreach and schedule photo/video shoots.

Requirements:

• A graduate in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, digital filmmaking, graphic design, digital media, or a related field.
• Demonstrates honesty, creativity, and self-motivation.
• Experience in at least three of the following areas: social media management, report writing, photo/video editing, graphic design, or media relations.