Position
Overview:
The Communications
and Resource Mobilization Officer will coordinate communications and media
functions in CHAM, both intern
ally and externally, and will build and maintain
a diverse network of donors and partners. The officer will be instrumental in
creating and publishing compelling publications and materials that promote
CHAM’s work and communicate its impact. Additionally, the officer is
responsible for building and maintaining an increasingly diverse network of
donors and partners who believe in the work of CHAM and provide funds,
technical support, and other forms of collaboration to meet the current and
future needs of CHAM. The officer will be instrumental in managing grant
proposals, donor relationships, and capacity building for CHAM staff in areas
of resources mobilization.
Responsibilities:
- Update
and implement the CHAM communication strategy and plans - In
coordination with the program team, write and edit CHAM publications and
media documents, including information, education, and communication (IEC)
materials, newsletters, brochures, etc. - Act as
media focal point for CHAM, organize media events, write media press
releases, and develop relations with selected media - Design,
edit, record, and produce quality donor reports produced by programs
including success stories and best practices - Build
capacity of CHAM staff in documentation and report writing - Facilitate
resource planning and mobilize resources - Write
grant proposals and facilitate grant review and reporting
Desired
Skills and Experience:
Items
indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
- Bachelor’s
degree in mass communication, business communication, arts, or related
field* - Two
years of experience in corporate communication, public relations, resource
mobilization, and/or grant management and monitoring - Experience
in project management - Experience
in desktop publishing and with the media in Malawi - Knowledge
of the media landscape in Malawi is an added advantage - Proven
experience in developing grant management systems, project management, and
resource mobilization - Ability
to develop manuals, guidelines, and reports for staff training - Self-starter
and a strategic thinker, analytical and creative - Ability
to work independently and under pressure - Reliability
in meeting deadlines - Good
team worker with excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation,
marketing, and networking skills - Budget
monitoring and tracking skills
To apply to
this position click here: http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow/application/
