World Vision International is a Christian and Humanitarian
Organization, which is operating in about 100 countries in the world. The
organization is currently reorganizing its operations and is looking for
dedicated professional Christians to fill the following vacant positions.
World Vision Malawi (WVM) is committed to demonstrate professional moral and
spiritual responsibility, to pursue excellence in its operations and to be good
stewards and to conduct the functions of World Vision in an ethical
manner. As a Child Focused organization, World Vision is committed to the
protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not
suitable for working with children. All employment i
s conditioned upon
the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including
criminal record checks where possible.
Communications Officer – Northern Zone – World Vision International
To provide communications advice and guidance to implement communications plans
for World vision Malawi, The role will specifically ensure that the right
communications resources are sough developed and distributed to the relevant
audiences
Working with the Communications Manager to develop and implement communications
plans for various World Vision Malawi programs, Providing communications advice
including crafting of relevant messages, use of the fright media channels by
critically developing strategic solutions to given communications challenges,
Preparing written materials, internal newsletters (Vision Talk), press
releases, media briefings, Questions and Answers, training documents,
presentation materials and other communications products, Photography and
dissemination of photographic material to International Body of World Vision,
Videography and documentary support including idea formulation, conceptualisation
and implementation
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denomination diversities,
Perform other duties as required, Attend and participate in daily devotions and
weekly Chapel services
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or
self-education, prior experience or on-the-job-training
Videography and video editing skills are an added advantage, At least 2 yrs
experience I busy corporate communications, print, electronic or social media
office, Must have a broad perspective on issues, Must be flexible, be ready to
travel and work under pressure for long and irregular hours and meet strict
deadlines, Should have media contacts, Should be creative and a team player,
Should have adequate understanding of World Vision operations to be able to
work programmatically, Should be computer literate and experience in the use of
basic software programs, Should have good photography skills, Ability to write
creatively and edit communication narratives or resources and reports, Should
have a good command of both spoken and written English, The holder of the
position should have at least a Bachelors Degree in Mass
Communications/Journalism or other relevant training from a recognised
university or college
All interested applicants are requested to submit their
applications and CVs and provide Name and contact telephone numbers of at least
3 refs, preferably one of whom you have reported to by 31 May 2015 to wvm_humanresources@wvi.org
Kindly indicate the position you are applying for on
the Subject of your application, closing date for receiving applications is
19th June, Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
