Jul 1, 2013
Vacancy : Information Officer
The Institute for Young Women Development is a young-women development oriented organization working in the fields of advocacy and lobbying on young women's issues and rights, capacity development and livelihoods. The organisation which is headquartered in Bindura and operating in Mashonaland Central Province is looking for a young, dynamic and creative person for the post of Information Officer.
The Officer will report directly to the Director.
Key responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to support the organisation's information management and internal and external communications functions through:
- Developing the organisation's communications strategy
- Development of communication materials and coordination of organisational publications, dissemination of information to members, partners and stakeholders
- Writing and editing reports, newsletters, generation of website content, etc
- Managing and updating the organisation's social media sites
- Coordination of the organisation's projects information on implementation and impact
- Handling of external information requests
- Assist in development of project proposals, organising projects activities, facilitating meetings and workshops, monitoring of activities and effective communication of updates from the meetings
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director
Qualifications and skills
- A degree in journalism, media and mass communications or any other social sciences/related fields
- Experience in young women/youth development issues in Zimbabwe and ability to work with rural communities
- Good communication and report writing skills
- Strong organizing, planning and management skills
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
To apply
If you meet the above criteria, please forward your current CV and relevant certificates via email to: hr.iywd2011@gmail.com
Application deadline: 6 July 2013
