JOB VACANCY: Casa Vida Communication Officer

Casa Vida Timor-Leste is an NGO local. It is committed to and acts for the protection, welfare and rights of children in Timor-Leste.  The focus is on the international right of the children.

Casa Vida looks for a candidate to the position Communication Officer (1)

Position                     : Communication Officer

Report to                   : General Manager

Location                    : Casa Vida Office-Dili

Duration                   : 1 Year (With possibility extension base on performance review and donors)

 

Job Purpose:

The Communication Officer coordinates and facilitates Casa Vida’s internal and external public relations and communication activities on the operational level.

Responsibilities:

A.     Project Documentation and Dissemination

B.      Public/Donor Relations

C.     Awareness Raising campaigns

Duties:

A.    Project Documentation and Knowledge Management

·         Coordinating the collection of case studies, good stories, photos, videos and relevant project documents with the program staff

·         Maintaining the documentation of project communication materials (hard copy and on network)

·         Ensure the compliance of Casa Vida’s communication products with Child Protection policies

·         Ensure the compliance of  Casa Vida with donors’ communication/visibility policies

·         Undertake sporadic field visits to monitor programme implementation and liaise closely with target groups 

B.    Public/Donor Relations

·         Participate in donor visits for showcasing project progress and achievements

·         Ensure the outstanding participation of Casa Vida in the sector’s event/campaign

·         Update and upgrade the website and Facebook page of Casa Vida, Aromas and Doce Vida on a regular basis

·         Coordinate and supervise the work of the volunteers in creating the fundraising and communications products of Casa Vida

·         Coordinate the production of press release and activities that lead to fund-raising and brand awareness

·         Evaluate, create and/or update communication materials (internal/external, print and electronic): writing articles, brochures, flyers, website content etc.

 C.    Awareness Raising Campaigns

·         Develop key promotional messages in consultation with the program team

·         Participate in developing and evaluating feasibility, efficiency and quality of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials 

·         Assist in conducting awareness raising campaigns, events, information dissemination workshops, etc. for target groups

Knowledge and experience

·         A Bachelor Degree in Communication or related field

·         3 year experience in communication field

·         Able to use publishing computer program and photo/video editor

·         High level of English (written and spoken);

Competences and qualifications

·         Written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong networking skills

·         Public speaking

·         Ability to prioritize and multi-task

·         Able to recognize and seize opportunities

Send applications refer to Human Resources Manager, in

Centro de Cuidado à Criança – Casa Vida Bidau Lecidere, Dili, Timor Leste

Phone: +670-7735-2345  

also via email to casavidahr@gmail.com until 31^st August 2017.

Application including a cover letter, Resume details, ID cards, Police report and references

Only short listed will be contacted

"Casa Vida is an organisation who provide protection to children. We require everyone who apply to this position to follow the requirement of our recruitment procedure and sign our Child Protection Policy. Volunteer and staff who are successful will sign and agree to abide with the organisation’s Child Protection Policy as a condition of employment.”

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Adriana Grace Pitanuki 

Casa Vida Human Resource Manager 

Bidau Lecidere, Dili, Timor -Leste

Office  +670 7735 2345