GALZ invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Communication and Advocacy Officer within the association. Position Description Reporting to the Director, the Communications and Advocacy Officer is responsible for creating awareness, developing and disseminating information to the general public, media, government, NGOs and other key players in the field of International development, on critical issues in LGBTI community empowerment in Zimbabwe, in the region and internationally. The Incumbent will be responsible for developing and delivery of GALZ communication, advocacy and media strategies.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure that communications and advocacy targets are met, Ensures marketing of GALZ’s work is effective to our target audiences
- Create new opportunities for partnerships and support
- Create and execute an innovative three-year strategy and annual action plan for communications and advocacy including the organisation’s annual report
- Develop LGBTI information material for different audiences. You will work across the organization to mobilise and align communications, media and advocacy activities to engage the membership, communities, society, and supporters and attract funding
- Represent GALZ at external meetings as required, acting as key liaison with Civil Society, Media, government officials, international agencies and local organisations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations or relevant field
- Experience in communications, LGBTI rights, human rights, international relations, development or a related field
- At least four (4) years of relevant professional experience, working in communications and advocacy, media, at a national and/or international level preferably in the NGO sector
- Exposure to reporting requirements of donors
- Competence in use of digital and social media tools
- Excellent IT skills
To apply
Interested and qualified candidates who match the profile are invited to submit by email their CV and application to jobs@galz.co.zw
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Application deadline: 8 June 2013
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