MIET AFRICA, an education and development NGO based in Durban.
Job Title: Communications and Advocacy Officer
Location: Morningside, Durban
Remuneration: will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The purpose of this position is to support the Communications and Materials Production Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Conceptualise, develop, write and disseminate messages, information and results (both internal and external) of MIET AFRICA’s work to a variety of audiences (including donors, stakeholders, beneficiaries, government officials, school communities) and through a variety of vehicles and means (including social media, multimedia platforms, website, newsletters, reports and other printed materials)
- Ability to conceptualise campaigns and utilise innovative means to do so
- Plan and implement all social media activities and calendars as required
- Website and social media maintenance
- Maintain communications and production filing system: folders and files (electronic and hard copy)
- Proofreading and editing as required
- Administration
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification (Journalism/ Communications or equivalent)
- Minimum three years’ communications/social media/content creation experience. (Journalism or PR experience would be an advantage)
- Copywriting skills
- Exceptional communication and grammar skills, both written and spoken
- Experience in managing content across all social networks
- Experience working in NGOs (specifically education) and/or government would be an advantage
- Computer literacy: WordPress and Microsoft Office package (including PPT)
- Core values: integrity; professionalism; respect for diversity
- Core competencies: planning and organization; good written and verbal communication skills to convey messages in a clear, concise and effective manner to different audiences; team and client orientation; innovation; ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- A valid drivers licence
Interested applicants should email:
- A letter of application, clearly stating “COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY OFFICER”
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of ID
- Copy of qualifications
- Portfolio of written, published work
To: HR Department, MIET AFRICA
Email: applications@miet.co.za
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 27 November, 2019