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Post Title: Outreach Officer
Type of Appointment: Contract

 

Duration: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Mogadishu (Somalia) MIA
Job Purpose: Forge links with civil society organizations’ in diaspora and local communities that are genuine influencers and thought-leaders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead on Diaspora and assist in local activities for the project in support of AMISOM/UNSOM’s objectives for engagement with the Somali Diaspora.
  • Coordinate the media, products and logistics for AMISOM/UNSOM in Somalia Diaspora and International Engagement around the world,
  • Create and implement the Information Support Team’s Outreach Engagement strategy.
  • Draw up a plan for outreach engagement in line with the IST Communications strategy.
  • Develop, promote and deliver the IST’s outreach activities in line with the project’s Diaspora and national Strategy and in support of AMISOM/UNSOM’s efforts to create networks with the Somali Diaspora.
  • Developing new partnerships with Non-governmental organizations, civil society and – in particular those NGO’s that represent key audiences including youth, elderly, students, family and women groups amongst others.
  • Compile and update the regional and Somali Diaspora network data for both the UN and AU engagement.
  • Assist the International Team with organizing and delivering five awareness campaigns in Troop Contributing Countries and African Union.
  • In line with the IST Communications strategy, develop new partnerships with Somali Diaspora organizations and – in particular those NGO’s that represent key Diaspora audiences including youth, elderly, students, family and women groups.
  • Maintain the media network for Somali Diaspora engagement assisted by the Communications / Press Officer.
  • Trace and report to the Head, Outreach on the key issues of interest on Somalia as gathered from the Somali Diaspora.
  • Providing regular reports as required.
  • Assist in any other tasks as assigned by the team leader.
Experience
He/she should demonstrate working experience in working in a communications, outreach and advocacy environment and ability to multi-task concurrent assignments as follows:
  • This position requires a combination of leadership, expertise, analytical, technical, and managerial skills. Proven coordination and organizational skills within multi-cultural work environments are required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence relationships positively.
  • The incumbent must have excellent writing and reporting skills and be able to work under severe time pressures. He/she must be familiar with and be able to work well in hostile environment with a wide range of governmental, non-governmental and corporate counterparts.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in a time-sensitive environment, and demonstrate knowledge and expertise regarding planning, strategy, and adherence to policies and procedures regarding all development outreach communications activities. Knowledge of facilitating outreach activities and advice the Mission on the best press outlets to use for given purposes is essential.
  • At least 5 years’ experience working in an outreach and advocacy environment
  • Experience of project management and excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, to deliver reports and documents; candidates familiar with Somali language will have an added advantage
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office tools
Reporting: He/she will report to the Head of Outreach & Advocacy.
 
Location and Duration
The indicative start date is January 10, 2016.
The contract is expected to run for a period of year with possible extension based on satisfactory performance. 
The contract will have an initial three-month probationary period.

The duty station will be at the MIA compound in Mogadishu, Somalia.
How to Apply
 
Send in your resume, accompanied with a cover letter, academic and professional qualifications’ in PDF format with the subject “Outreach Officer” to jobs@farsightafrica.com on or before the 20 December 2015 by 1700 hours EAT.



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