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Regional Communications Officer – West Africa Network

JOB SUMMARY

Company Fairtrade Afr...
Industry Agriculture/A...
Category Journalism/Co...
Location Accra /Abidja...
Job Status Full-time
Salary
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience 4 years
Job Expires Apr 04, 2019
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

Established in 2005, Fairtrade Africa (FTA) is the independent non-profit umbrella organization representing all Fairtrade certified producers in Africa. Fairtrade Africa is owned by its members, who are African producer organizations certified against international Fairtrade standards producing traditional export commodities such as flowers, coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton, bananas, mango, and non-traditional commodities including shea butter and rooibos tea. Currently, the organization represents over 1 million smallholder farmers and workers across 33 countries in Africa.
 
Our Vision
A world in which all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfill their potential and decide on their future. 
 
Our Mission
  • To support our members to strengthen their organizations in line with Fairtrade standards.
  • To improve and increase our members’ ability to access Fairtrade markets.
  • To empower our members to advocate for their interests and take active ownership of the global Fairtrade system. 
WHAT WE DO
Our Strategic Plan 2016-2020 provides a comprehensive long-term outline towards achieving our commitment to smallholder farmers, workers, and artisanal miners. By working within the Fairtrade system and with strategic partnerships through country and producer networks, we will deliver on the following: 
  • Deliver relevant valued services to Fairtrade smallholders and workers
  • Build, secure, and sustain access to the market for our members.
  • Advocacy.
  • Build a strong, settled producer network as part of a global system 
WHERE WE OPERATE 
We operate four regional networks: Eastern Africa Network (FTA-ECAN) based in Nairobi, Kenya; West Africa Network (FTA-WAN) based in Accra, Ghana and Southern Africa Network (FTA-SAN) based in Cape Town, South Africa. The North Africa & Middle East Network is through partnerships that are coordinated from the secretariat in Nairobi.

Job Description

  • TEAM: Regional (West Africa)
  • JOB FAMILY: Regional
  • FAIRTRADE AFRICA PURPOSE: To improve the socio-economic conditions of African producers.
  • REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Operations Manager
  • LOCATION: Abidjan or Accra  
  • BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

 

OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION

  • The Communications Officer will lead in the development and implementation of the internal and external communication strategy in the region, while supporting same at the continental level. 
  • The post holder will, among others, write and disseminate publicity materials, coordinate promotional events and support the Executive Director and/or Head of Region respond to inquiries from the public and media. 

       

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication Strategy

  • Work with the Head of Region and regional team, and the External Communication and PR Officer in Secretariat to  develop, implement and evaluate all regional external communications strategies to promote advocacy issues with key stakeholders, including government, NFO bodies, service providers, and media.
  • Support in the development of an annual communication plan within the specific region.
  • Support in the implementation of FTA’s communication policy engagement and communications.

Media Management

 

  • Develop press materials including press statements and releases, and information kits/fact sheets.
  • Implement a robust regional media management strategy that includes establishing and sustaining links and contact with relevant journalists within the region to increase awareness of FTA work amount journalists.
  • Identify news worthy information within the region to share with the media
  • In liaison with the External Communication and PR officer, organise and manage quarterly media briefing engagements to convey information to journalists on ongoing or new FTA projects within the region.
  • Respond to media inquiries and arrange interviews
  • Provide technical support and guidance to Producer Organisations to proactively plan for media visits and respond to negative media reports
  • Maintain records of regional media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
  • Support the External Communication and PR Officer in managing crisis communication as it arises within the region.

Publications

 

  • Analyse M&E reports and generate impact stories for publication on newsletters, website and social media.
  • Lead in the production of regional publications; newsletter, annual reports, project profiles, product brochures. Etc. in liaison with the External Communication and PR officer, and support same at the continental level.  

Event Management

 

  • Lead in the regional planning of events, media and communication related workshops and press conferences.
  • Oversee regional production of merchandising and branding materials.
  • Undertake an evaluation of each event, maintaining accurate data, including reviewing and reporting against the objectives of the various events.

Multi-media Engagement

 

  • Support in the development and production of regional content for the FTA website, social media and print publications.
  • Support in the roll out of effective internal communications mechanisms to ensure that news and events are known internally and publicised externally as appropriate.

Capacity Building

 

  • Support in the strengthening of staff capacity by implementing on boarding and learning initiatives.
  • Facilitate media training workshops for regional staff  and liaise with External Communication and PR Officer to do same for Senior Leadership and Management teams

Reports

 

  • Create and manage a producer mailing database in liaison with Regional MEL Officer
  • Support the External Communication and PR Officer in identification, development and sharing of impact stories with producers, donors and NFOs.
  • Support the interpretation of reports and make recommendation to M&E.

Budgets

 

  • Ensure full compliance with procurement requirements, including timely issuance of purchase orders and correct invoice processing on all media and communication related procurements
  • Liaise with the finance team continuously to ensure spend accuracy and management of the communication budget.
  • Ensure full compliance in the ways of working with all agencies or suppliers at all times, including the timely and accurate execution of relevant contracts.

Required Skills or Experience

  • A Bachelor’s degree or in Mass communications
  • At least 4 years work experience in communications, writing and content creations, preferably in an NGO setting
  • Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills
  • Negotiation and networking skills
  • Technical skills in publications production and design
  • Experience in using social media channels and extending their reach

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