Communications officer - immunization projectSave the Children

ROLE PURPOSE
The Communications officer will gather all of the communication information from his/ her area. He/she will prepare, assist and/or supervise communications outputs such as films, photographs, case studies, blogs and field situation reports other communication platforms as required by the project. Signed off communication products can be used by the program office externally, especially as necessary documentation for their reports to donors, partners and stakeholders. Hence, he/she shall work closely with external or internal consultants, technical advisers and project teams to ensure quality and effective key messaging of each expected output.
The post-holder will also be expected to host media and donor trips, and support the production of high quality reports to document the progress of the project.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required
Graduate of BA Communication/ Journalism/ Broadcasting or any related course
3-5 years work experience in a communications or journalistic capacity
Excellent writing skills (sample works required) and interpersonal communication skills, both in Tagalog and English
Keen eye for good stories
Ability to take quality video and photographs
Proficiency in using MS Word, MS Excel, Photoshop, In Design and Premiere Pro
Excellent relationship building and coordination skills in order to effectively work with different program/ project teams
Excellent communications and relationship building skills with children in order to gather good case studies
Experience in working with the media
An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support
Ability to manage small teams and large volumes of information
Ability to hit deadlines and deal with a number of stakeholders with varying priorities
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children-a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus, and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Willingness to engage in heavy travels
Desirable
Experience working in humanitarian context
Experience in writing press releases and pitching to the media
Experience working in an international NGO
Save the Children

Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
Permanent
Full-time